Children become overweight and obese for a variety of reasons, the most common causes are genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, or a combination of these factors, only in rare cases is being overweight caused by a medical condition such as a hormonal problem or the use of certain medications, A physical examination and some blood tests can rule out the possibility of... [read more]

                        70% of Emirati nationals are overweight, or obese, and this number is continuing to grow.  However, overweight children are at high risk of becoming overweight or obese adults, placing them at high risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and... [read more]

Seminar at Dubai Press Club warns of the dangers of increasing obesity among kids in the UAE Dubai, June 4, 2009: Speakers at a seminar today at Dubai Press Club on the role of the media in fighting obesity among UAE children said the media must play a pioneering role in not only removing the many deep-rooted misconceptions about excessive weight being an indicator of good health, but also in sensitizing... [read more]