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Child obesity in Houston runs deep and rampant
Read full article: Child obesity in Houston runs deep and rampantDr. Maneesh Kumar from Kumar Pediatrics in southwest Houston sees patients in a medically underserved part of the city. He said child obesity rates are even higher than the national average in his practice.
New childhood obesity guidance raises worries for eating disorder experts
Read full article: New childhood obesity guidance raises worries for eating disorder expertsAccording to the American Academy of Pediatrics 2023 publication on childhood obesity treatment, “there is compelling evidence that obesity increases the risk for comorbidities and that weight loss interventions can improve comorbidities.”