Our last two blog posts highlighted recent studies demonstrating that obesity prevalence did not decrease for any age group and continued upward among many subgroups, and racial and ethnic disparities, especially at the most extreme weight categories, shows no sign of abating. A follow-up editorial explores some lessons to be learned from these data. Continue reading
Characteristics of Children with Severe Obesity
Children ages 2 to 5 with severe obesity appear to be more likely of a racial and/or ethnic minority, have greater disparities in social determinants of health than their peers, and are more than twice as likely to engage in double the recommended screen time limit, a recent study suggests. Continue reading
Prevalence of Children with Obesity and Severe Obesity in the US, 1999-2016
Despite previous reports that obesity in children and adolescents has remained stable or decreased in recent years, an updated analysis found a significant increase in severe obesity among children aged 2-5 years. Continue reading
Recent Publications
Check out our Team ABC3 members’ recent publications! Continue reading
In Focus…with Team ABC3 Member, Theresa Kim
Theresa Kim is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at The Hospital for Sick Children, Child Health Evaluative Science. As a Research Fellow and Lead Coordinator, she is working alongside Dr. Catherine Birken on the study titled: STOMP Early Years: A pilot randomized controlled trial of an intensive, family-centred home visiting intervention for young children with severe obesity.
Prevalence of Severe Obesity in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
A recent study indicates progress in reducing the prevalence of severe obesity among children aged 2-4 years enrolled in a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program in the United States.
In Focus…with Team ABC3 Member, Meaghan Walker
Meaghan Walker is a MSc Candidate at the University of Toronto and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. As part of her graduate research, she is working alongside Dr. Amy McPherson on the study titled: Family recommendations for improving health services to manage severe obesity in children with disabilities.
Twitter: @meaghanklwalker
