Childhood Obesity, Problems and Solutions - University of Utah ...
Childhood Obesity, Problems and Solutions - University of Utah ...
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Rationale for Trying to Prevent<br />
<strong>Obesity</strong><br />
• The number <strong>of</strong> children, adolescents, <strong>and</strong><br />
adults who are overweight or obese has<br />
increased dramatically in the past 30 years<br />
• The severity <strong>of</strong> obesity has also increased<br />
substantially<br />
• The prevalence <strong>of</strong> obesity related conditions<br />
<strong>and</strong> illnesses has increased markedly<br />
• Treatment <strong>of</strong> obesity has not been very<br />
successful
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