A positive response to treatment for pediatric obesity has enduring health benefits into young adulthood, according to study findings.

Pediatric obesity was associated with a higher prevalence of iron deficiency but not a higher prevalence of iron deficiency anemia.

Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by their parents' weight status, with those having overweight or obese ...

The children of obese mothers, but not obese fathers, were less able to self-regulate food consumption.

Family-based behavioral treatment (FBT) is a clinically-proven approach to treating children with obesity in which a health ...

Ultraprocessed food consumption in preschoolers is associated with increased body fat, particularly in boys, underscoring the ...

Genetic study in Indian children reveals socioeconomic status significantly influences genetic susceptibility to childhood ...

"Closing the Gap Between Evidence and Practice for Childhood Obesity Treatment," authored by Pennington Biomedical’s Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory’s Dr. Amanda Staiano and Dr.

High consumption of ultraprocessed foods containing high levels of added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium is associated with obesity in early childhood, especially in boys.

HealthDay News — A positive response to treatment for pediatric obesity has enduring health benefits into young adulthood, according to a study published online January 21 in JAMA Pediatrics.