no one knows which programs really help kids slim down, said the institute said in calling for research to identify best methods.
Some 17 percent of U.S. youngsters already are obese, and millions more are overweight. Obesity can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, sleep problems and other disorders.

Wednesday's report on CNN shows "what the country is doing is like putting a Band-Aid on a brain tumor," said Margo Wootan of the consumer advocacy Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Sad thing is your own family members might be in this situation whats ya'll point of view on this matter.

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