US child, teen obesity rates reach record high while adult trends appear to slow, CDC report finds

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Original Load Date Feb. 25, 2026, 10 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 25, 2026, 10 p.m.
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U.S. childhood and teen obesity rates have reached record-highs while adult obesity rates may be slowing, according to two new reports published early Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers used measured heights and weights from the National Health and Nutrit...