📋Overview
Childhood obesity is a medical condition characterized by excess body fat in children and adolescents, typically defined by a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex. It is a modern term replacing older labels such as "pediatric obesity" and is recognized as a significant public health concern due to its association with various physical and psychological health problems.
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