Articles about obesity - Pediatrics for Parents

Obesity Prevention in Children

March 8, 2018 by: Alvin N. Eden, MD

In 1975 I published my first book, Growing Up Thin, which addressed the problem of obesity in children. It was... View Article

March 6, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

The Question: Does the size of the bottle used to feed formula-fed babies influence the baby’s weight gain? The Study:... View Article

March 6, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

The food sources in your neighborhood can affect your weight. In this retrospective study, the body mass of more than... View Article

February 26, 2018 by: Alvin N. Eden, MD

In my latest child care book, Obesity Prevention for Children: Before It’s Too Late: A Program for Toddlers and Preschoolers, I... View Article

April 26, 2017 by: Brigitte Piniewski, MD

As parents, we all know that it is important to prevent our children from becoming overweight. Countless articles warn of... View Article