The remarkable increase in the prevalence of obesity among children and youth in the United States over a relatively short timespan represents one of the defini

After decades of increases in the obesity rate among U.S. adults and children, the rate recently has dropped among some populations, particularly young children

To battle the obesity epidemic in America, health care professionals and policymakers need relevant, useful data on the effectiveness of obesity prevention poli

Children's health has made tremendous strides over the past century. In general, life expectancy has increased by more than thirty years since 1900 and much of

Childhood obesity is a serious health problem that has adverse and long-lasting consequences for individuals, families, and communities. The magnitude of the pr