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The Obesity Society promotes research, education, and advocacy to better understand, prevent, and treat obesity and improve the lives of those affected.The Obesity Society is the ... (more...)

Overweight and Obesity, Trends, Contributing Factors, Health Consequences, Economic Consequences, State-Based Programs, Recommendations (more...)

Childhood Obesity: There is an epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States and throughout the world. Experts estimate one in five children ... (more...)

The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 more than doubled in the past 20 years, going from 6.5% in 1980 to 17.0% in 2006. (more...)

Between 5-25 percent of children and teenagers in the United States are obese. ... Between 5-25 percent of children and teenagers in the United States are obese (Dietz, 1983). (more...)

Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or wellbeing. As methods to determine body fat directly are difficult, the diagnosis of ... (more...)

Obesity in early childhood can lead to adult obesity. Genetics and family environment play a role in childhood obesity. The goal for obese children should be to maintain weight or ... (more...)

Childhood obesity b a comprehensive look at screening, complications, treatment and prevention of childhood obesity. (more...)

The report provides a broad-based examination of the nature, extent, and consequences of obesity in U.S. children and youth, including the social, environmental, and dietary ... (more...)

We want to help all children and families eat well and move more?especially those in communities at highest risk for obesity. (more...)