Kids and Obesity: A Growing Problem By Kenneth Cooper Obesity
rates in children continue to climb. Eating more and exercising
less are the two most commonly mentioned culprits, but what are
the best ways to reverse this trend? On May 25 at 4 p.m. ET (1
p.m. PT), come discuss managing your child's weight, when to be
concerned about health problems, and who to turn to for help
with our guest, Kenneth Cooper, MD, founder of the Cooper
Clinic. If you have questions about your health, you should
consult your personal physician. This event is meant for
informational purposes onlyMODERATOR: Welcome back to WebMD
Live, Dr. Cooper. Please give us an overview of the growing
obesity problem in our younger population. It's estimated that
10% of children, or at least 155 million youngsters, are
overweight or obese. It is most severe in the United States,
where the prevalence of obese children aged 5 to 17 is about 10%
and more than 30% are overweight. Ten percent to 20% of children
in Northern Europe have prevalence to be