Daily Archives: January 18, 2009
The Cost of Childhood Obesity in America
Childhood obesity in america has been described by many, including the U.S. Surgeon General, as an epidemic. Over 15 percent of children are overweight, this is an increase of 9 percent since the 1960′s. But what are the costs of this national problem? How will it affect the next generation, and how can we stop … Continue reading