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We must change our thinking to best address child obesity

By Joannie Dobbs and Alan Titchenal

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 26, 2013

~~<p>National statistics indicate the percentage of children who are overweight or obese has more than doubled during the past 30 years, to about 18 percent of youngsters. Certainly, some children are just genetically bigger kids who will grow into their weight and &quot;lean out&quot; with age.</p>
<p>However, excess body fat can have both immediate and long-term impact on personal well-being and health.</p>
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National statistics indicate the percentage of children who are overweight or obese has more than doubled during the past 30 years, to about 18 percent of youngsters. Certainly, some children are just genetically bigger kids who will grow into their weight and "lean out" with age.

However, excess body fat can have both immediate and long-term impact on personal well-being and health. Login for more...



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