And I don’t mean being an obese child. Seems as if those middle schoolers and adolescents who engage in high-energy sports such as soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, football, basketball, etc., and complain of sports-related aches, pains, fatigue and joint stiffness may have an imbalance.

For years people have been reading and hearing about the heart- and skin-healthy benefits of omega-3 fats. There’s more good news about the plant-based form of this fat. It’s good for your bones. That’s right, your bones. Try feeding overweight or obese children a few walnuts as a snack and ground flaxseed as a toasty addition to cereal.