Childhood obesity continues to spread in the U.S. and elsewhere. A new study finds excessive snacking is the main culprit. One in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. A new study shows that some obese children as young as three have early warning signs for heart disease. Other studies show that obese children are more likely to stay obese as adults.
The study also says American children eat an average of three snacks a day on top of three regular meals, and the snacks account for almost one third of their daily calories