National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September 1 All day
Highlights the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and community support in preventing and managing childhood obesity.
Childhood obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors, including genes, eating patterns, physical activity levels, and sleep routines. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and other health issues. While there is no one solution, there are many ways parents and caregivers can help children have a healthy weight and set up lifelong healthy habits.
