Navigating Conversations with Children About Obesity
Nearly 20% of children ages two to 19 years old could be characterized as obese – that’s about 14.7 million children. Recent studies have shown the percentage of obese children and teens is not only rising but is affecting kids earlier in their lives than ever before. The risk for obesity increases when most of an adolescent’s diet includes high-calorie foods, like vending machine snacks, fast…
