Childhood Obesity Rates

• Canadian kids bombarded with more than 25M junk food and drink ads online every year

  How many ads for food and beverages are your kids exposed to each year?

  Health

  Feb 1, 2017
  
• Scientists list three ‘strong predictors’ for childhood obesity

  Parents may be worried about lack of exercise or poor nutrition, but new research suggests lifestyle factors such as an irregular sleep routine and skipping breakfast are red flags for childhood obesity.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2016
  
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• Kids’ fitness: Why is Canada ranked 19th out of 50 countries?

  If kids from around the world raced on foot, how well would Canada do? Here's a look at world rankings, according to an international study led by a Canadian hospital.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2016
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• Is your child struggling with weight, body image? Here’s how parents can help

  Watching from the sidelines, worried parents may feel paralyzed with fear on how to help their kids battling weight woes or obesity. Pediatricians offer their tips on how to help.

  Health

  Sep 18, 2016
• Childhood obesity rates fall in Canada for the first time in years: study

  A new Canadian study suggests there are fewer kids who are overweight or obese in Canada after years of increased rates.

  Health

  May 9, 2016