The True Weight of Childhood Obesity in America

Abstract

Larery explores the true weight of childhood obesity in America. Childhood obesity is considered a major health threat. Approximately one-third of children born in 2000 will develop type 2 diabetes. A strong association exists between childhood obesity and early onset dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance. Families and health care providers must be ready with evidence-based knowledge and be prepared to use it with the children of the community to put a stop to this ever-growing health concern.