This article presents an abundance of general information regarding childhood obesity and how it is measured; as well as actions taken by food companies, independent groups, and government agencies to combatr'defend the health issue. It also presents claims and evidence for both supporting and opposing arguments regarding increased government involvement in the fight against childhood obesity. The article was last updated in July 2020, likely to add statistics and discussion points around the effects of COVID 19 on childhood obesity. The author of the article is unknown. However, it is published in the Issues 8: Controversies database which is a trusted source among many educational institutions. The introduction to childhood obesity in addition to the opposing and supporting arguments for increased prevention involvement allows insight into other discussionsfclaims regarding the issue and actions that could be taken to combat it