When to Seek Medical Care If you or the school personnel think your child is overweight If your child has expressed concerns about his or her weight If your child has problems keeping up with peers in physical fitness or sports Examination and Tests Weight-to-height tables These tables give general ranges of healthy weights and overweight for a child's height. Many health care providers... [read more]

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]

The Fat Truth   Did you know that 12% of children in the UAE suffer from being over weight? Did you know that the UAE ranks one of the top 10 countries with over weight people? Did you know that the UAE has the second highest rate of diabetes in the world?   Now that you know, what are you going to do about it?   For a start become aware of the consequences that you, your sister... [read more]