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Bookmark or Share- Childhood obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicChildhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It's particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once considered adult problems — diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
- Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicObesity can occur at any age, even in young children. But as you age, hormonal changes and a less active lifestyle increase your risk of obesity. The amount of muscle in your body also tends to decrease with age.
- Baby fat: When is it cause for concern? - Mayo ClinicWhile a large baby may not become an overweight child, a child who is obese often remains obese as an adult. To keep your baby at a healthy weight: Monitor your weight gain during pregnancy. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can increase a baby's birth weight. Research suggests that as birth weight increases, so does the risk of childhood ...
- Childhood obesity - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicChildhood obesity can lead to various conditions, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn how to protect your child's health.
- New pediatric obesity guidelines offer multidisciplinary approach to ...The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated guidelines on the evaluation and treatment of children with obesity, recommending a new multidisciplinary model of care.
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