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Causes of Childhood Obesity Epidemic

What’s behind the childhood obesity epidemic? The explosion of fast food chains, laziness, genetics, food addiction? There is no simple answer. The only fact the experts can agree on is that obesity is a complex public health issue that is caused by a confluence of physiological, emotional, cultural, and behavioral factors. Read more about causes of childhood obesity »

FDA Warning: Weight Loss Pills Pose 'Great Risk to Public Health'

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to avoid 28 weight loss products because they may contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers' health at risk. Read more about the risks of diet pills »

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Weight Loss Summer Camps

Wellspring Camps and Academies

Fat camps aren’t the answer. Teen diet and weight loss programs require an integrated, comprehensive approach. If the weight loss camp or program doesn’t report their results, they probably don’t have results worth noting.

Wellspring Camps and Wellspring Academies are scientifically based clinical programs designed by leading researchers and experts, who know exactly what works for weight loss. Don't be fooled by fat camps, traditional diet camps, or weight loss programs that don't work.

Wellspring participants average 3 – 5lbs of weight loss per week, and keep this weight off long-term, on average.

Summer and year-round academic programs available at locations near you: