Obesity
Skipping Breakfast Doubles Risk of Obesity
A recent study found that regularly skipping breakfast contributes to obesity as much as a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Kids Corner: Is Dieting the Healthy Answer to Childhood Obesity?
Childhood obesity has become an increasing problem in the United States. What many people don't know is that an increase in dieting and eating disorders may be among the culprits. Bonnie Spear, PhD, RD, reports that eating disorders are considered to be the third most prevalent chronic illness in adolescents after obesity and asthma.
