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BeSmartBeWell.com's childhood obesity portal aims to help the 25 million American kids who face serious health risks such as heart disease and diabetes. The site features compelling stories about "real people", along with health, fitness and nutrition experts in our videos, plus helpful articles and links to trusted resources.

CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is working to implement policy and environmental strategies to make healthy eating and active living accessible and affordable for everyone.

You've probably read about it in newspapers and seen it on the news: in the United States, the number of obese children and teens has continued to rise over the past two decades.1 You may wonder: Why are doctors and scientists troubled by this trend? And as parents or other concerned adults, you may also ask: What steps can we take to help prevent obesity in our children? This page provides answers to some of the questions you may have and provides you with resources to help you keep your family healthy.

Up-to-date information on childhood obesity. Recent news and scientific publications related to the nation's efforts to increase physical activity and improve dietary practices in children and adolescents.

This is a completely free online resource that provides educators with the tools and techniques needed to battle against childhood obesity. The site gives teachers and parents the tools they need to address the pressing issue.

The well-organized (and subscription based) Future of Children website contains publications that focus on the well-being of children. Recent publications include childhood obesity, health and wellness, education, and poverty's impact on children's lives. This site includes research from Princeton University and the Brookings Institute. The Center for Research on Child Well-Being can also be accessed from this site.

Project Fit America (PFA) is a national non-profit public charity dedicated to getting kids fit. PFA donates to schools, grades K-12, fully funded cardiovascular health and lifetime fitness education programs. Formed in 1990 as a (501) (c) (3) corporation, PFA donates 75 cents of each dollar received to schools for the sole purpose of developing exemplary model schools for cardiovascular health and fitness. You can learn about this program and its successes at this site.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.