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Child Obesity: When Should You Consider Consulting a Physician? Child obesity is on the rise throughout the world, so much so, that it is being called an "obesity epidemic." The child obesity epidemic is especially prevalent in nations where most of the people live sedentary lives, and eat more convenience foods that are typically high in calories and low in nutritional value. It is estimated that about 25 million U.S. children and adolescents are overweight or nearly overweight. Childhood obesity is particularly a problem due to the extra pounds starting kids on a pathway toward health pr...