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Obesity

Preventing childhood obesity: What parents should know

December 2, 2021

child playing on exercise ball stretching her back

A clinical dietician at CHOC offers tips for parents to recognize the signs of childhood obesity and what to do to prevent it.

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Reducing childhood obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic

July 21, 2020

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways, but research shows obesity puts children and adults at increased risk of severe illness.

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COVID-19 Health Obesity Dr. Eric Ball

Body mass index or BMI: What parents should know

October 16, 2019

Parents are usually interested in knowing their child’s weight and height percentiles, but they rarely ask about body mass index or BMI.

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Health Obesity Dr. Angela Dangvu

Fight Obesity with the Right Food

June 27, 2014

Obesity in children is a major health concern in the United States, but an improved diet can go a long way toward overcoming the problem.

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Gastroenterology Health Obesity Dr. Cecilia Vacquero Solans

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