Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

Understanding Childhood Obesity See All  Obesity in Teens in Understanding Childhood Obesity Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease....more  A Chubby Baby Is Not a Sign of Future Obesity in Understanding Childhood Obesity With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies? ...more  Obesity in Children: How Parents Can Help in Understanding Childhood Obesity Most children become obese because of a poor diet, lack of physical activity, and other lifestyle issues. In rare cases, however, a child’s excess weight may be because of a specific illness....more