Childhood Obesity Linked To Foot Pain

... January 17, 2007) Doctors with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) say they're noticing more and more overweight and obese children with foot and ankle pain in their examining rooms, mirroring a national epidemic of childhood obesity.An estimated 16 percent of U.S. children ages six to 19 are overweight. Poor diet, lack of exercise and genetics can play a role. [click link for full article] ...