Fat Camp Articles
Articles from February 2009
- Keeping Kids Active During the Winter
With a little creativity and planning, the winter months can be just as active as any other time of the year. more...
- Getting Physical
Besides fitting into junior-size clothes, Chloe can do something else she never imagined before she started at Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas last August. She can play sports - and keep up with teammates. Football, basketball, she's got game. more...
- Why So Much Water?
The human body is more than 50 percent water - and in some instances, this percentage rises as high as 75 percent. So it stands to reason that water is an essential part of the human diet. But how much water do we really need to consume each day? more...
- Rising Obesity Rates Damaging Nation's Health
Certain influences appear to have greater impact than others when it comes to determining the overall quality of a state's health. Two of the most detrimental indicators are smoking and obesity. more...
- Yoga: Uniting Mind, Body, and Spirit for Weight Loss
Yoga may not be the exercise that burns the most calories, but studies have repeatedly linked yoga to weight loss. Why? Because it awakens the connection between mind, body, and spirit. more...
- About BMI for Children and Teens
Most health care professionals use body mass index (BMI) to screen for overweight and obesity in children and teenagers. Though BMI is not a diagnostic tool and doesn't measure actual body fat, the index has been determined to have a strong correlation to overweight and obesity. more...
