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How Much Does Childhood Obesity Cost Over a Child’s Lifetime?

By Bryan Toporek — April 07, 2014 1 min read
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The lifetime medical cost of an obese child compared to a child who maintains a normal weight through adulthood ranges from $16,310 to $19,350, suggests a study published online today in the journal

A version of this news article first appeared in the Schooled in Sports blog.