Learn About Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels across the nation. In response to this alarming trend, Kaiser Permanente, in partnership with the University of California, San Francisco and the University of California, Los Angeles, has produced a 24-page magazine insert on the topic.

Filled with colorful illustrations—and formatted for easy clipping and posting on bulletin boards and refrigerators—the insert contains informative and useful content aimed at promoting better public understanding of childhood obesity. Emphasis is placed on useful strategies and tools for parents and nonclinical caregivers.

The project provides background information on the prevalence, health impacts, and causes of the obesity epidemic, particularly in California, and highlights preventive and treatment approaches available from leading health systems, schools, and communities as well as examining potential governmental interventions. The content draws heavily on the research and clinical expertise of the three sponsoring institutions and encourages a multipronged, public health approach to the epidemic.

The insert appeared as a special supplement in the January 15, 2006, California edition of the New York Times.

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	Learn About Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels across the nation. In response to this alarming trend, Kaiser Permanente, in partnership with the University of California, San Francisco and the University of California, Los Angeles, has produced a 24-page magazine insert on the topic. Filled with colorful illustrations—and formatted for easy clipping and posting on bulletin boards and refrigerators—the insert contains informative and useful content aimed at promoting better public understanding of childhood obesity. Emphasis is placed on useful strategies and tools for parents and nonclinical caregivers. The project provides background information on the prevalence, health impacts, and causes of the obesity epidemic, particularly in California, and highlights preventive and treatment approaches available from leading health systems, schools, and communities as well as examining potential governmental interventions. The content draws heavily on the research and clinical expertise of the three sponsoring institutions and encourages a multipronged, public health approach to the epidemic. The insert appeared as a special supplement in the January 15, 2006, California edition of the New York Times. Learn More >>