Addressing Childhood Obesity
In the past 30 years, the number of overweight children has doubled. It is now estimated that 1 in 5 children in the U.S. is overweight. Studies have shown that certain populations such as Hispanic, African American and Native Americans are those most affected. Also, while more children are becoming overweight, the heaviest children are getting even heavier. As a result, being overweight is regarded as the most common nutritional disorder of U.S. children and adolescents, and one of the most common problems seen by pediatricians.