Thursday, July 8, 2010

Kids' Neck Sizes Could Indicate Risk of Obesity Disorders

by Tom Henderson

Kids with chubby necks risk more than joining the army of the undead: They could be fat.

Measuring the circumference of a kid's neck could provide a quick and easy way to screen him or her for weight problems, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggests.

Reuters reports the task force is an influential panel sponsored by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.  Read more...


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