Helping Kids Begin Life on a Healthy Path Nearly one in five children faces obesity, a condition that can impact almost every part of the body. Excess body fat may contribute to serious health concerns, such as heart disease, diabetes, and mental well-being challenges. “Identifying and preventing childhood obesity early is essential, as prolonged obesity increases the chance of health complications,” says Dr. Stavroula Osganian, a scientific expert from the NIH focused on childhood obesity. If