A sedentary lifestyle and too much tasty but high-calorie food are fattening America's children to an alarming degree, doctors and researchers agree. Now, some researchers are trying to determine how that trend affects children with disabilities. Children with disabilities are just as tempted by food and the lure of television as those without such conditions. But unlike their typically developing peers, such children may face additional challenges, from a possible genetic propensity to be overweight, to a lack of outlets designed to help children with disabilities engage in physical activity. Fortunately, skilled teachers can effectively meet the physical fitness needs of children with disabilities. In this article, the author discusses various innovative efforts to keep these children active. [Research librarian Rachael Holovach contributed to this story.]