Obesity in children is rising dramatically, and it comes with major—and sometimes lifelong—health consequences

IN the past two decades, children have become more obese and have developed obesity at a younger age. A 2020 report found that 14.7 million children and adolescents in the US live with obesity. Because obesity is a known risk factor for serious health problems, its rapid increase during the…

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