One in every five American children and teens is obese; that's up 35% from 2000, as severe childhood obesity rates have nearly doubled in that time. Read more
Medical News - Nov 22
The EndObesity Consortium’s narrative review underscores that most childhood obesity risks emerge in the first 1,000 days, well before birth, highlighting gaps in parental, social, and policy interventions. Effective prevention demands preconception-focused, family-wide, and system-level strategi... Read more
Medical News - Oct 21
The faster a child takes bites during a meal or snack, the greater risk they have for developing obesity, according to researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. Read more
Medical News - Oct 17
An international study involving over 9,000 children reveals that measures aimed at parents do not work to prevent childhood obesity. Read more
Medical News - Oct 07
The study identifies distinct childhood obesity trends in England, emphasizing the role of local policies and socioeconomic factors in shaping health outcomes. Read more
Medical News - Aug 25
