To update existing literature and fill the gap in meta‐analyses, this meta‐analysis
quantitatively evaluated the worldwide economic burden (in 2022 US )ofchildhoodoverweightandobesityincompari …

Abstract Purpose of Review This is a review of the patterns, conceptualization, and
suggested mechanisms underlying the relationship of socioeconomic status (SES) to obesity …

The current and long-term health of 14.4 million children and adolescents is affected by
obesity, 1, 2 making it one of the most common pediatric chronic diseases. 3–5 Long …

Background Although the national obesity epidemic has been well documented, less is
known about obesity at the US state level. Current estimates are based on body measures …

Background Estimates of health care costs associated with excess weight are needed to
inform the development of cost-effective obesity prevention efforts. However, commonly …

Background Although the current obesity epidemic has been well documented in children
and adults, less is known about long-term risks of adult obesity for a given child at his or her …

Background Underweight, overweight, and obesity in childhood and adolescence are
associated with adverse health consequences throughout the life-course. Our aim was to …

Background Frequent consumption of excess amounts of sugar‐sweetened beverages
(SSB) is a risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and dental caries …

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 strengthened nutrition standards for meals and
beverages provided through the National School Lunch, Breakfast, and Smart Snacks …

The shared challenges posed by the production and distribution of health-harming products
have led to growing recognition of the need for policy learning and transfer across problems …