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Mike Mitka

JAMA. 2008;300(12):1401-1402.

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Many health care experts consider overweight and obesity in children, especially in the United States, to have reached epidemic proportions. The long-term health consequences for these children, they fear, are increased risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and premature mortality. Some argue members of this generation, at least in the United States, will be the first to be less healthy and have a shorter life span than their parents.

While recommendations suggest teaching children about eating a healthy diet will help them avoid obesity, rigorous research has yet to confirm such education is effective. (Photo credit: Catherine Yeulet/iStockphoto.com)

With such concerns, researchers, clinicians, and school and government officials are seeking ways to identify and treat children with weight issues before the illnesses associated with obesity fully emerge. Some researchers suggest treatment with improved diet and exercise should begin by age 2 years for all . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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