According to a recent study, the number of American children considered to be obese has more than tripled since the 1970s. Defined as an excess of body fat, obesity is measured using the Body Mass Index, or BMI screening tool. There are a variety of factors that contribute to childhood obesity; while some are inherent, such as genetics, the environment we create for our children has a lot to do with their overall health and wellness. From the abundance of processed, high-fat and sugar laden ... [Read More]