There is a lot of confusion about whether you need to take a daily multivitamin or not. The health community is still not willing to go on record about whether most people need vitamins or not. But the link between vitamins and weight loss isn’t so confusing. If you’re trying to lose weight naturally — or otherwise — you need a multivitamin. Here’s why…

In the past two decades childhood obesity rates have tripled, leaving many children at risk for serious conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Over the years researchers and health officials have tried to get to the root of the problem. Now a new study in the Journal of Pediatrics shows more evidence that mothers prompting their children to eat can contribute to the risk of childhood obesity.

Helping children cope with obesity is one of the most difficult parenting challenges. It takes patience, creativity, modelling good nutritional and fitness habits in your home, and above all — not judging your child. It’s also critical to stay on top of recent research so you’ll know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to battling childhood obesity. According to one study, small changes will make the biggest difference.