RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Obesity among Children and Adolescents in America
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 21
SP 21
OP 23
DO 10.1177/155989771321010
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/21/21.abstract
AB According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overweight or obese preschoolers are five times as likely to become overweight or obese adults as their normal weight peers [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2013]. Additionally, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, asthma, and mental health problems are linked to obesity in older children and adolescents. American society is characterized by environments that promote poor eating habits and physical inactivity. This article discusses intervention strategies to address some of these issues.