IOM new report: Obesity Complex but Conquerable

The Institute of Medicine has released a new report about the weight of the nation, adults and children.  But sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words and this great infographic summarized all the key points of the report.

Read the full report.

Find more Childhood Obesity Resources

Recommendations include:

• Integrate physical activity every day in every way
• Market what matters for a healthy life
• Make healthy foods and beverages available everywhere
• Activate employers and health care professionals
• Strengthen schools as the heart of health

Childhood obesity Resources

Here are more resources for parents with an overweight child.