Is your child fat?

(Itasca, IL) — The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidelines for treating childhood obesity for the first time in 15 years. According to data from the CDC, nearly 15 million children and teenagers in the U.S. are affected by obesity. Medical professionals say obesity not only affects physical health, but also affects mental health. The new guidelines emphasize the need for “early and intensive treatment” of childhood obesity.