Childhood obesity: why is this happening to our children?
Obesity among children is epidemic in the U.S. Although a serious problem because of the rising incidence of Type II diabetes as well as heart disease, it is preventable. Unfortunately, it is difficult to prevent because of the problem of getting people to change dietary habits and increase their physical activity. However, it is a serious enough health issue to require the attention and actions of physicians.
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Allen W
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Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Allied Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73190, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015444:Exercise; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006802:Human Activities; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors