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Obesity is an important pediatric public health problem associated with risk of complications in childhood and increased morbidity and mortality throughout adult life. Obesity is now linked to more deaths than underweight. In 2014, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1.9 billion persons >20 yr old were overweight or obese. In the United States, 37% o f adults are obese, and 35% are overweight. In children the prevalence o f obesity increased 300% over approximately 40 yr. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2013-2014, 34% o f children 2-19 yr old were overweight or obese, with 17% in the obese range. Risk for obesity in children 2-19 yr old varies significantly by race/ethnicity, with >20% for minority children compared with 15% for white children. Across all racial groups, higher maternal education confers protection against childhood obesity.