A recent article on dogs went to the heart of obese children. Apparently, 40 percent of dogs are overweight or obese. That trends with the upswing in adult, childhood, teen obesity and overweight.

To help doggies slim down, feed them a healthy, nutrient dense diet. And take your pooch on a long walk most days.  Poochie will be grateful for all the extra attention. The long walks also help you and your kids be more motivated to stick to your own physical activity routine to reverse and prevent obese children and teenage obesity.