Dietary habits Children's dietary habits have shifted away from healthy foods (such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) to a much greater reliance on fast food, processed snack foods, and sugary drinks. These foods tend to be high in fat and/or calories and low in many other nutrients. Patterns associated with obesity are eating when not hungry and eating while watching TV... [read more]

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]

Healthy eating is not about following a strict diet or depriving yourself of the foods you love. It's about feeling great and having more energy to adopt a new life-style.   Knowing some nutrition basics can come a long way in helping you lose a few pounds and staying healthy alongside passing this knowledge to your family and especially your children as creating awareness of such issue will... [read more]

                  Childhood obesity is classified as a serious medical condition and can lead to serious health as well as psychological and social problems.Health problems associated with obesity include high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, high blood fats and risk of heart disease, some forms of cancer,... [read more]