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This month's Archives focuses on new research about childhood obesity. Being overweight is now the most common medical condition of childhood. Nearly 1 of every 3 children is at risk of being overweight. Complications of obesity include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and many other health and social problems.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not make enough insulin or the body's cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy.

One research study in this month's Archives found that children who reduced sugar by the equivalent of 1 can of soda per day had improved glucose and insulin levels. This means that by eliminating 1 can of soda per day you can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in your child, regardless . . . [Full Text of this Article]

TYPES AND EXAMPLES OF SUGARY DRINKS


THERE ARE SO MANY FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO OBESITY, WHY ARE SUGARY DRINKS A BIG DEAL?

WHICH CHILDREN DRINK THE MOST SODA?

POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH INTAKE OF SWEETENED DRINKS

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Megan A. Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, Writer; Fred Furtner, Illustrator; Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH, Editor

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