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Fat U.S. kids suffer liver damage by teenage years - Chicago Sun-Times

TRENTON, N.J. -- In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants. Many more may need a new liver by their 30s or 40s ...

Shame runs deep for overweight kids - News.com.au

HIS shirt off and being fitted for a new, blue collared shirt, he was like any kid shopping with his mum for the new school year - until he saw us walk in. He hid behind a rack of oversized shirts, his eyes to the floor. Mortified. When you're an ...

Heavy teens run risk of severe liver damage - MSNBC

TRENTON, N.J. - In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants. Many more may need a new liver by their 30s or 40s ...

AP IMPACT: Liver disease plagues obese adolescents - Forbes

In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants. Many more may need a new liver by their 30s or 40s, say experts ...

Get kids to eat fruits, vegetables: It can help prevent obesity, other ... - Guam Pacific Daily News

The importance of fruits and vegetables in a child's diet, especially when addressing obesity, can't be overlooked. Local physician and former Guam Medical Society President Dr. Vince Akimoto said around eight to 10 servings of combined fruits and ...

Myer launches new range for overweight teenagers - News.com.au

Myer launches plus-sized clothes for teens They might stop trying to lose weight, says critic Fears obesity will become accepted A LEADING health and weight loss advocate has slammed the move by Myer to launch plus-size clothing ranges for teenagers ...

Liver disease plagues obese adolescents - Newsday

TRENTON, N.J. -- In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants. Many more may need a new liver by their 30s or 40s ...