Un enfant et un ado-lescent sur cinq aun poids cor-porel qui menace sa sante future, affirme
un medecin de Toronto specialise dans le traitement de l'obesite chez les jeunes. Le Dr …

Physician, heal thyself. Many physicians, particularly younger physicians, provide their own
health care, which is a questionable practice. Get a routine checkup that includes an …

Ten per cent of the world's school-aged children are estimated to be carrying excess body
fat (Fig. 1), with an increased risk for developing chronic disease. Of these overweight …

Obesity among children is epidemic in the US Although a serious problem because of the
rising incidence of Type II diabetes as well as heart disease, it is preventable. Unfortunately …

Along with adults, children have been victims of the epidemic in overweight and obesity
since the 1980's. Childhood obesity presages adult obesity. The association of obesity with …

During the AAPA's 2009 Annual PA Conference, Impact 2009, the Student Academy's
Assembly of Representatives passed Resolution 2009-25:“The Student Academy resolves …

Dr. David Ludwig writes that if we don't take steps to reverse the course of the obesity
epidemic, the children of each successive generation seem destined to be fatter and sicker …

There is an old Chinese proverb that states “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one
step.” It is time for physicians and health care professionals to embark on the journey to …

Obesity is a common condition with delayed and usually late-onset consequences. Since
the prevalence of obesity is high and still growing, it is important to understand who is at risk …

Health professionals suggest creating achievable goals in childhood obesity. The article
recommends correcting factors that distort normal growth and providing positive eating and …