Obesity Prevention in Young Children: What Does the Evidence Say?

Parliamentary Library - Australia

This Australian paper discusses the main issues relating to overweight and obesity prevention in early childhood (that is children aged between 0 and 5 years). It examines trends in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Australian preschoolers; comments on the evidence suggesting that obesity in early childhood increases the risk of adult obesity; considers the challenges associated with measuring weight in young children; and summarises the evidence underpinning obesity prevention and treatment options commonly used for young children

Anne-marie Boxall

Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-28