Childhood Overweight Overview

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 16% of all children and teens in the United States are overweight. And millions more children are at risk for overweight. Other reports suggest that the prevalence of childhood obesity is even higher.

This section focuses on four areas:

1. Background
   Articles and presentations that offer a good foundation on the childhood obesity epidemic

2. Prevention and Intervention
   These articles provide tips and solutions to help you take on childhood obesity

3. Clinical Management
   This information is for healthcare professionals who work with childhood overweight

4. Links
   Discover some of the best nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle information on
   the web