Childhood Obesity

As a chronic condition, childhood obesity is special project endorsed by the Department of Human Services. PerformCare, together with several physical health organizations, collaborates on initiatives that will positively impact community health and lower the negative health effects caused by member obesity.

• What are the possible physical harm risks for my child?
• What causes childhood obesity?
• Childhood obesity - Is my child at risk?
• Childhood obesity and body mass index (BMI)
• Obesidad infantil e índice de masa corporal (IMC)
• Helping your overweight child
• Childhood obesity rates by race and ethnicity
• Everyday physical activity tips
• Reduce screen time and get active
• Childhood obesity and depression: What to look for, when to get help
• Understanding why children overeat
• Entender por qué los niños comen en exceso