childhood obesity

How Much is Too Much Pizza?

I read a rather disturbing article that stated American children eat 22% of their total calories in pizza! Based on a study in the latest Pediatrics Journal, the nutrient intake of children ages 2 to 11 and 12 to 19 over a seven year period revealed that they received nearly a quarter of their energy… Read More“

Obesity – A National Challenge

Obesity Obesity is a huge problem right here in the United States. It’s not just some small blip on the radar, it is endemic, as a matter of fact. Don’t believe me? Here are some shocking numbers how obesity has increased at alarming rates. In the past 20 years, the prevalence of obesity in the… Read More“