Childhood Obesity

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Learning Objectives
Outline the prevalence and cost of childhood obesity in the United States.
Analyze the etiology of overweight and obesity in the pediatric population.
Identify groups at high risk for childhood obesity.
Utilize the criteria for the diagnosis of overweight and obesity in children.
Review the findings of research regarding childhood obesity.
Describe how obesity contributes to a variety of complications.
Describe how obesity contributes to a variety of complications.