Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child’s health. As methods to determine body fat directly are difficult, the diagnosis of obesity is often based on BMI. Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public [...]

While we know that obesity is an ongoing concern for both children and adults, there were some interesting facts that arose from some survey, particularly the role that doctors play in the observation and treatment of obesity in their patients. Namely: One-third of obese adults have never received advice from their doctor about exercise. Obese [...]