12 October 2007
Programs show short-term benefits in helping children maintain weight loss
The prevalence of overweight among children in the United States has tripled in recent decades
04 September 2007
30.4 percent of children ages 12 to 19 are considered overweight.Yet, there is hope.
According to the American Obesity Association, 30.4 percent of children ages 12 to 19 are considered overweight, 15.5 percent are classified as obese and the prevalence of obesity within this age group has more than doubled over the past 25 years. Yet, there is hope.
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