HHS HealthBeat (September 05, 2006)

Overweight from toddlerhood 3

Dr. Philip Nader of the University of California, San Diego says weight tends to linger on preschoolers who are overweight.

"The data suggest that for the most part, once children become overweight, they are unlikely to grow out of it unless active steps are taken to assure more physical activity and a healthy diet for the child." (10 seconds)

Last revised: September, 26 2006