September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Presidential Proclamation --National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Aug 30
CDC Vital Signs:  Progress on childhood obesity- many states show declines, Aug 2013
CDC Information: September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Month
Study identifies four new genetic markers for severe childhood obesity, by Alexandra Sifferlin, Time Magazine, Apr 2013
CDC information: Behavior, environment, and genetic factors all have a role in obesity
NIH Genetic Testing Registry: Find out which genetic diseases are associated with obesity and what genetic tests are available