Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of Pediatric Obesity

Summary

In the United States, 32% of children are considered overweight, and 16% are obese. Recent trends show a slowing increase in this prevalence. However, 5% of the nation's youth are considered severely obese, a trend that continues to increase among those aged 6 to 19 years [Ogden CL et al. JAMA 2010]. Aside from the psychological and physical issues associated with pediatric and adolescent obesity, the condition also increases the risk of problems later in life, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, asthma, end-stage renal disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and severe ambulatory limitations [Inge TH et al. Pediatrics 2013].

  • Obesity
  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Prevention & Screening
  • Obesity
  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Prevention & Screening
  • Endocrinology
  • Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome

Article Notes

  • * On September 4, 2014, the article author was changed from Mary Mosley to Jill Shuman.

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