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Kids with ‘adult’ problems

By Stephen Ornes / July 2, 2012

Poor nutrition and lack of exercise contribute to the rising rate of obesity in American children. Obesity, or being extremely overweight, is linked to a number of serious health issues. Credit: Chris Fertnig/iStockphoto

Nationwide survey shows that children are headed toward serious health problems related to excess weight

Posted in Body & Health | Tagged atherosclerosis, children, cholesterol, diabetes, exercise, getinvolved, health, heart disease, high blood pressure, hypertension, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, NHANES, obesity, overweight