Foreword Obesity has become the malnutrition of our time it is the result of food insecurity and poverty in addition to excess calories and inactivity. ­Children who are obese are at risk for a lifetime of health, educational, and social prob­lems. Our understanding of the science ­ behind obesity, from ge­ne­ tics to epigenet­ics to dietary interventions, is expanding daily. The com- prehensive information in Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence, written by a world-­class group of academicians from leading U.S. institutions, high- lights obesity as a critical health diagnosis globally. This edition also pro- vides evidence-­informed treatment strategies, including policy solutions that address social determinants of health. ­ Every child deserves to grow in a healthy, supportive environment the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity are key to the health of our ­ future. The authors provide a compelling overview that should be of interest to every­ one concerned about obesity, its origins, and its consequences, and as well as what can be done to mitigate its effects on our children.­ Colleen Kraft, MD, MBA, FAAP
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