"Child obesity" refers to the condition of being overweight or having excess body fat in children. It means that a child weighs more than what is considered healthy for their age and height. Full definition
In less than a generation, rates of child obesity have risen dramatically worldwide. (sciencedaily.com)
Most recently, her research has focused on family - centered interventions to prevent child obesity in low - income populations. (thefatherhoodproject.org)
Given the rampant child obesity rates, however, it's a reasonable question to ask. (babycenter.com)