Racism contributes to childhood obesity, according to a new study that found children as young as 9 were more likely to meet the definition of obesity if they faced racism a year earlier.

Based on that rationale, the guidelines — the group’s first update in 15 years — say there is no evidence to support delaying treatment for children with obesity in the hope that they will ...

They provide guidance for treatment of children as young as 2 and through the teen years. The guidelines acknowledge that obesity is complex and tied to access to nutritious foods and health care ...

Children with obesity should be offered more intensive treatment options earlier, including therapy and medication, says the leading U.S. pediatricians group. The American Academy of Pediatrics ...

A new approach to tackling childhood obesity has been revealed. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Monday released the first comprehensive guidelines in 15 years. The guide suggests that ...