Childhood obesity

I’d waged a battle with my body for much of my life, my self-worth tied to the number on the scales. How did I pass that baton of shame on to my kids?

How do you raise a fat, healthy, happy child? As a fat kid who grew into a fat adult, here's what would have been helpful to me.

Long before WW released its controversial Kurbo app, I was the only kid at my meetings—where adults berated themselves for gaining a quarter of a pound.

It is possible to teach your kids about being a healthy size and to help them get there, but the key might be to never even utter the word “weight.”

You’ve heard that childhood obesity is on the rise, but how do you know if your own child’s health is at risk? A paediatrician explains.

A new study says your best bet for preventing obesity for your child is to ensure they maintain a healthy weight even before age six.

Kids who struggle with their weight are being stigmatized at their doctor's, at school and even at home. Here's what you can do to help.

A new report from the World Health Organization says that the obesity rates in Canadian children have more than tripled in the past four decades.

Getting too much sugar during pregnancy could lead to health issues for your baby later in life. Here's the latest research.

Sports drinks and energy drinks are totally unnecessary for kids, plus they come with added health risks from extra sugar and caffeine.