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Pediatric Obesity Research Update | May 2022 Review
Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings. This month’s update addresses pediatric…
Pediatric Research Update | April 2022
Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings. This month’s update addresses pediatric…
Tips for the Teens – National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Obesity continues to be a growing issue not only for adults but also for children. The number of children affected by childhood obesity is 12.7…
Risk Factors for Childhood Obesity
Childhood Risk Factors That May Predict Obesity Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. In the US,…
How Screen Time Can Impact Sleep & Childhood Weight Gain
How screen time may impact sleep quality and juvenile weight gain Smart phones, TVs, computers have very much become an integral part of our lives.…