Weight-Related Bullying Has Serious Consequences

A team of experts has recently determined that children who are bullied over their weight, especially in their preteen years, are highly susceptible of forming a very negative image of themselves and their bodies later on. This in turn opens the door for them to engage in abusive behaviors, s... [ read more >> ]

A chart showing the evolution and increasing incidence of childhood obesity in the US

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Image credits: Cynthia Ogden, PhD / Margaret Carroll, MSPH

A chart showing the evolution and increasing incidence of childhood obesity in the US