School lunches are getting a gourmet makeover, thanks to new federal legislation aimed at curbing the growing childhood obesity trend. Read the full story

Marks and Spencer recently launched a new line of school uniforms geared toward overweight and obese children as young as three. Read the full story

Measuring a child’s neck circumference is more accurate than body mass index to determine whether a child is overweight or obese, a new study shows. Read the full story

Obese children are much more likely to develop a form of acid reflux known as GERD, which can cause heartburn and be a precursor to esophageal cancer. Read the full story

Jamie Oliver, celebrity chef and outspoken advocate against childhood obesity, had little luck winning over the new UK health minister in his campaign to improve school lunches. Read the full story

Huge, a new drama on ABC Family, drew 2.5 million viewers for its debut this week, indicating the fat-friendly series may have a bright future. Read the full story

Junk food with cartoon characters on the packaging tastes better in the minds of young children, according to a new survey. Read the full story

A chocolate-flavored formula geared toward toddlers was pulled after an uproar from parents and nutritionists claiming that sugar-laden flavorings are feeding the childhood obesity epidemic. Read the full story