Childhood obesity is an immense, growing problem. According to the CDC, it has more than doubled in children, and tripled in adolescents over the past 30 years. With both immediate and long-term side effects to the child, it’s important for parents to understand how to prevent, manage and understand their options for a child who is overweight or obese.
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Watch our Google+ Hangout On Air about childhood obesity called Obesity: A Complex Disease for Children, which took place in a live Q&A with our experts on Oct. 1 at Noon, EST.
Watch the discussion with our panel of experts from Cleveland Clinic Children’s, including:
5 warning signs for obesity and tips for helping kids reach a healthy weight