According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), childhood obesity has increased significantly over the last three decades. Since 1980, the percentage of obese children has doubled and the number of obese adolescents has tripled. Childhood obesity has numerous medical and social implications and Dothan Pediatricians say one of the biggest concerns is the high risk of developing obesity as an adult. Overweight adolescents are more likely to be obese adults and that chance increases if one parent is obese.