Data from an ongoing health and nutrition study indicates that almost 14% of preschool children were mildly obese in 2015-2016, up 5% from 2013-2014. Additionally, researchers found no evidence of any sustained improvements in childhood obesity rates at any age. Instead, their long-range view suggests a continued upward trend. The findings confirm the need for continued education and funding for programs that teach healthy diet and lifestyle habits for children and parents.
Pediatrics, February 2018