The prevalence of obesity and diabetes has grown worldwide, presenting notable challenges to public health and health care ...

The food children eat does more than just eliminate hunger; it shapes their future. A child’s diet influences their growth, intelligence, immune system and risk of diseases like diabetes and ...

Objective This study aimed to identify body mass index (BMI) growth trajectories from birth to 24 months of age and examine ...

A new screening intervention in the primary care setting can improve the identification and management of obesity risk in pediatric patients, according to a poster presented at the National ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

That’s concerning because ultraprocessed foods have been linked to a host of negative health effects, from obesity and ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight as a waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

Children with obesity and specific comorbidities, including hypertension and type 2 diabetes, have increased risk for almost every skin condition.

According to data from the stateofchildhoodobesity.org, more than 15% of kids ages 10-17 are classified as obese.

Obesity is a critical public health concern affecting millions worldwide. Yet, it is often oversimplified as an issue of ...