East Tennessee Children's Hospital

Poor diet and inactivity are leading to an increase in overweight and even obese children in American society. When these problems appear in childhood, the child is at increased risk for significant health problems down the road, such as diabetes and heart disease.

Your child may be struggling with this problem, or perhaps you just want to learn more to ensure it DOESN’T become a problem in your household.

Here are links to information available on this subject on the Children's Hospital website:

USDA Unveils New Food Guide Pyramid

USDA - My Pyramid Blast Off Game

The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obese Children

KidsHealth Nutrition & Fitness Center

A Community Guide of Local Programs and Classes

The Kid's Activity Pyramid

The I Can! class series is designed just for families. Classes focus on making healthy food choices through fun and fitness, cooking choices and shopping ideas. The cost of each is $10 per family. Class sizes are limited, so pre-registration is required by calling (865) 541-8262.

KidsHealth’s section for parents on "Nutrition & Fitness"

KidsHealth’s section for kids on "Staying Healthy"

TeensHealth’s section for teens on "Food & Fitness"

If you have a question about nutrition, please use our Comment Form.

How the Body Works – an interactive section about the body’s systems just for kids from KidsHealth

Eating & Living Healthy – a school curriculum created by Children's Hospital and Shoney’s Restaurants

The following websites are also very useful for professionals and patients:
www.eatright.org
www.usda.gov/cnpp/Pubs/Brochures/

NOTICE: East Tennessee Children's Hospital maintains this website as a community service. The information included on this website is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, a substitute for medical treatment by a health care professional. Our website is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace a visit or consultation with, or advice from, your health care provider. East Tennessee Children's Hospital does not recommend self-treatment and advises that all decisions regarding medical conditions or patient care be made jointly by you and your child's qualified health care provider. Please DO NOT disregard your health care provider's advice or delay seeking treatment based on information found here. If you think your child needs medical attention, please contact your health care provider immediately.

All information appearing on the East Tennessee Children's Hospital website (except KidsHealth content) was reviewed and approved by medical and/or professional staff of East Tennessee Children's Hospital prior to being posted. All content on this website is reviewed annually and revised by staff of East Tennessee Children's Hospital as needed to remain current and accurate (except KidsHealth content). The KidsHealth content on this site is licensed from The Nemours Foundation and is operated and administered by The Nemours Center for Children's Health Media; to read KidsHealth's editorial policy, click here.

Our website also includes links providing direct access to other Internet sites; however, East Tennessee Children's Hospital takes no responsibility for the content or information contained on other sites and does not have any editorial or other control over those sites.

We invite your comments and questions. Please complete our comment form or visit our Phone Numbers page for departmental telephone listings.

Revised 9-20-05