Study Finds Childhood Obesity Rates Holding Steady

According to the latest study published in the journal Pediatrics, the proportion of kids aged 2–18 who are considered obese, based on their waist size, held steady at nearly 18 percent from 2003–2012.

While the rate of obesity has stabilized, it is important to remember the full health consequences of childhood obesity — including type 2 diabetes and heart disease, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.

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