Parents think a lot about exercise and a healthy diet – when it comes to their kids. But a recent survey revealed they’re less likely to take care of themselves than non-parents.

Researchers are learning more all the time about how chemicals in the environment affect our bodies. Much research focuses on children and conceiving a child.

Lifting weights for strength is one thing. When kids do it for looks on top of changing their diet and maybe their exercise habits, that's another.

Kids run, climb, crawl and jump. But is that activity enough to stop them from becoming overweight or obese? Well, yes – if the activity is intense enough and lasts long enough.

Teen girls that seem generally healthy may still struggle with their self-image. This struggle can sometimes lead to later health problems. But there's a possible solution: Just dance!

It's so convenient. When McDonald's or Burger King is on your way home from an errand, you can swing by with the kids for a quick lunch. But the calories add up.

When technology is put on hold, physical activity can go up, as proven in the culture and lifestyle of the Amish.

When diet and exercise doesn't work, overweight teens have another option to help shed the extra pounds.

Fighting teen obesity requires multiple approaches. There is not a single cause of obesity, but there are many different factors that parents can address to reduce kids' risk.

Many factors influence individuals' weight. The same is true for children. Preventing obesity is easier when we know what factors increase a baby's risk of becoming overweight.