A growing problem: 7 questions about childhood obesity

The Morning Call – Jennifer Sheehan

Childhood obesity rates aren’t improving, according to a recent study in the journal Pediatrics. In fact, obesity rates for preschoolers jumped dramatically, from 14 percent in 1999 to 18.5 percent in 2015 and 2016. This may seem surprising after years of efforts to make school lunches healthier and a national push to encourage daily exercise.. (more)