Childhood Obesity and How To Combat It, Part 1

Obesity has been a growing problem for adults in the United States for decades, but it is only recently that people are starting to take note of just how obese our children and teens have […]

Factors That Affect Body Weight 1

Controllable factors—for example, a high-calorie diet, emotional responses to food (such as eating when anxious or bored), too large portion sizes, automatic eating, and a lack of exercise—play a crucial role in the development of […]

Eating Right for Weight Control 3

Factors That Cannot Be Changed Although these factors are beyond your control, their impact on your weight can be modified by changing your diet, and increasing your level of physical activity. Being vigilant about what […]