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Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds

Higher rates of ADHD, asthma and learning problems seen in overweight children, study shows

For instance, a family can eat healthy meals together or vow to eat more fruits and vegetables daily.

Also, she said research studies are needed at younger ages to pinpoint more precisely the links between weight and other health problems.

More information

For more information on childhood obesity, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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