Fit as a family
Some kids gain weight because they overeat or do not eat well. But for Ariel David-Robinson, 13, of Harrisburg, weight issues were partly the result of reading a lot.
Not that her parents are complaining about Ariel's love of books. But lack of physical activity -- whether it's because of reading, computer use, television or text messaging -- can fuel weight gain, even when a child, such as Ariel, is neither a big eater nor a snacker. Click here for full article.