Overweight children are at greater risk for many serious health problems. The Office of the Surgeon General states that "healthy eating and physical activity at a young age can help to prevent overweight and obesity in this country".
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The Mayo Clinic describes childhood obesity as "a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression."

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