Parental Guidance: Childhood Obesity

Approximately 20 percent of children in the United States suffer from obesity, making it a significant problem. Obese children and adolescents are susceptible to major health issues, like diabetes and heart disease, and are more likely to stay overweight well into adulthood. Tune in to learn the causes of obesity, strategies to reduce childhood obesity, and the treatments and surgical interventions available to obese adolescents.