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Childhood Obesity and Overweight

The Mayo Clinic notes that, compared with 20 years ago, twice as many children between the ages of 6 and 11, and three times as many teenagers, are now overweight. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) overweight teenagers are 70% more likely to become overweight or obese adults, increasing their risks for life-threatening conditions.

Children who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hyperte...Read the full article