Childhood Obesity Information

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Childhood Obesity Information

Obesity Trends on the United States
Over the past 20 years, Americans' waistlines have expanded, and top officials have declared obesity a top health threat. By examining the percentage of adults who are estimated as obese, see how entrenched the condition has become over the years.

Obesity and Genetics
Although population genetic changes are too slow to be blamed for the rapid rise in obesity in the United States and many other countries, genes do play a role in the development of obesity. The origin of these genes, however, might not be recent.

Honey! We're Killing the Kids
Now that our children have begun another school year, a serious health threat may await them - the school day itself. Increasingly, students are attending schools where less time in physical education and easier access to high-sugar snacks and drinks have become the norm.

Overweight and Obesity
CDC's State-Based Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases.

Active Education: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance
Evidence shows that children who are physically active and fit tend to perform better in the classroom, and that daily physical education does not adversely affect academic performance.

Video: Overweight Children
Do you know if your child is overweight? Nearly 1 in 5 America children is overweight, causing serious and life long health risk.