Juvenile Obesity for the Correctional Nurse
Juvenile Obesity for the Correctional Nurse The rate of obesity for children and adolescents in the United States has risen significantly–from 14.5 percent to 17.3 percent overall, making it the most prevalent nutritional disorder among children and adolescents. Research suggests that 16-18% of American children and adolescents are obese, and another 21-24% are overweight. This results from…