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1 in 5 children and adolescents globally have 'excess weight,' new study finds. Here's what parents...
Yahoo Life Style via AOL· 6 days agoWhat new research has discovered about rates of obesity among kids and adolescents — and what...
A major medical group updated its guidance for treating childhood obesity. Here's what it says.
NBC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFor the first time in 15 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released new guidelines...
As obesity rates rise, many kids in US not eating enough fruits and vegetables, study finds
ABC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNearly half of kids ages 1 to 5 are not eating a daily vegetable and nearly one-third are not eating...
CDC Sees Significant Increase of Obese Americans, Reveals Most Overweight State
Plus via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data showing that more than seven in 10...
Obesity Classes 1 Through 3: Each Category Explained
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoObesity classes are based on body mass index (BMI). There are three classes. Learn how each class gauges a person’s risk of health complications from...
How to get a handle on factors influencing childhood obesity | Mark Mahoney
Tallahassee Democrat via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAs we continue the school year, the ongoing importance of addressing childhood obesity continues to...
Childhood obesity is surging: What to know about rising rates, and efforts to curb them
The Hill via AOL· 1 year agoStory at a glance Rates of childhood obesity in the United States have tripled in the past three...
New study says teens with severe obesity can benefit from weight loss surgery
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAs more children are getting diagnosed with obesity, weight loss surgery is becoming a more common...
Are your parents fat? You’re six times more likely to struggle with obesity in middle age, experts...
NY Post via Yahoo News· 3 months agoHere’s a hefty inheritance you could probably do without. If your parents packed on the extra pounds...
What parents should know about medication, surgery for childhood obesity after new guidance
TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe American Academy of Pediatric's new guidelines for treating childhood obesity include...