Abstract Purpose of Review With the growing obesity epidemic among children and
adolescents, the evaluation of disease origin to slow disease progression is necessary …

Abstract Purpose of Review Obesity rates in the USA have reached pandemic levels with
one third of the population with obesity in 2015–2016 (39.8% of adults and 18.5% of youth) …

Obesity may be thought of as a body weight that conveys significant risk for adverse health
outcomes. In children, obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for age and …

Childhood obesity is prevalent, is of consequence, and disproportionately affects
racial/ethnic minority populations. By the preschool years, racial/ethnic disparities in obesity …

Obesity is the most widespread and severe nutritional problem of children in the United
States, with prevalence rates that vary greatly by ethnic group. 28,111 Rates are generally …

Pediatric obesity in the United States has been steadily rising over the past few decades,
and it is a clear risk factor for adult obesity and obesity-related morbidity and mortality. A …

Eliminating racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care is a national priority, and
obesity is a prime target. During the last 30 y in the United States, the prevalence of obesity …

Obesity prevention and treatment ultimately involve changing individual eating and physical
activity behaviors. These behaviors are strongly influenced by sociocultural variables (ie …

Importance Many early life risk factors for childhood obesity are more prevalent among
blacks and Hispanics than among whites and may explain the higher prevalence of obesity …

A sufficient to reverse the rates of obesity, the easy availability of healthy, affordable food,
and safe opportunities for exercise would make it easier for individuals who face many life …