Odds for weight loss are stacked against children who are obese early on

Medical X-Press – Emily Gersema

The pudge on toddlers that some dismiss as “baby fat” is not a passing phase for some children. A recent study by USC and Emory University researchers found that most children who are obese before they start kindergarten remain obese through adolescence. This raises the likelihood that they will be obese into adulthood and raises their risk of other health problems. (more)