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About child obesity
	The persistence of obesity into adulthood depends on several factors.

Causes of child obesity
	Certain medical conditions can cause obesity, but these are very rare. They

Screening and diagnosis
	The BMI indicates if your child is overweight for his or her age and height.

Treatment of Child Obesity
	Fasting or extreme caloric restriction is not advisable for children. Not only


	Obesity tends to persist through life. While most obese infants will not remain so, they are at increased risk of becoming obese children. These children are in turn more likely to become obese adolescents, who are then very likely to remain obese as adults.


	Obesity is a growing problem among U.S. children. In 1994, one in five children between the ages of 6 and 17 was overweight. This is double the rate of 30 years ago.1 This adverse trend has potentially profound effects on children's health, including their long-term health.Obesity is a growing problem among U.S. children. In 1994, one in five children between the ages of 6 and 17 was overweight. This is double the rate of 30 years ago.1

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