Understanding the complex factors contributing to the growing childhood obesity epidemic is vital not only for the improved health of the world's future generat

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and continues to increase in prevalence in almost all countries in which it has been stu

Children's health has made tremendous strides over the past century. In general, life expectancy has increased by more than thirty years since 1900 and much of

In this compilation, a framework for exploring coupled physical-social systems impacts on health are presented. Specifically, this system is used to articulate

Childhood obesity is one of the most pressing global public health challenges of the 21st century. In response, States need to employ a multisectoral approach i