Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance
Internet URL
http://www.iom.edu/?id=22596&redirect=0 
Sponsoring Agency
Institute of Medicine, The National Academies
Description
The report provides a broad-based examination of the nature, extent, and consequences of obesity in U.S. children and youth, including the social, environmental, and dietary factors responsible for its increased prevalence. The report's action plan lays out explicit goals and recommendations for preventing obesity and promoting healthy weight in children and youth in various segments of society. It also explores the actions needed to initiate, support, and sustain the societal and lifestyle changes that can reverse the trend among our children and youth.