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Results 1 - 10 of 80 for obesity in children
  1. Causes and risks for obesity in children 
    ... not the only cause of obesity. To develop obesity, children must also eat more calories than they need ... Walsh ES, Eder M, Lozano P. Screening for obesity and intervention for ... and adolescents: evidence report and systematic review for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000383.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Obesity in children 
    Obesity in children means having a weight that is higher than what is healthy for a child’s height. Obesity ... food choices have led to the rise of obesity among children . Children are surrounded by many things that make ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007508.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Defining overweight and obesity in children 
    ... your child has. Measuring body fat and diagnosing obesity in children is different than measuring these in adults. In ... body fat. A BMI level that says a child has obesity at one age may be normal for a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000384.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Weight-loss surgery and children 
    Obesity in children and teens is a serious health problem. About 1 in 6 children in the United States are affected by obesity. A child who is overweight or has obesity is more ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000356.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Feeding patterns and diet - children 6 months to 2 years 
    ... child's state of development Can help prevent childhood obesity ... high-fat diet can lead to heart disease, obesity, and other health problems later in life. Your child should eat a variety of foods from each ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000713.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Childhood obesity (image) 
    Studies indicate children with obesity usually stay overweight into adulthood.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19266.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Well-child visits 
    ... and intellectual development Fluoride in diet Infant formulas Obesity in children Growth and development schedules: Infant -- newborn development Toddler ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001928.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Diabetes 
    ... often occurs in adulthood, but because of high obesity rates, children and teens are now being diagnosed with this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001214.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Screen time and children 
    ... your child's risk for gaining too much weight ( obesity ) Screen time increases your child's risk for obesity because: Sitting and watching a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000355.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Body mass index 
    ... to lose or gain weight. Children -- While many children have obesity, DO NOT use this BMI calculator for evaluating a child. Talk to your child's provider about the right ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007196.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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