Article: Pediatric Weight Control Program at Packard Children's Celebrates 10th Anniversary; Program Helps Kids From Around the World.

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Alberto Hidalgo is a quick learner. After arriving in America from El Salvador in 2002, the now-15-year-old struggled a bit to make friends in his newly adopted country. But he was a whiz at mimicking the unhealthy eating and exercise habits of his American peers. Within two years, Alberto had packed on 70 pounds. "In the beginning we didn't know how to develop healthy habits," said Alberto's mother, Cecilia Hidalgo. "After a while, we realized that we needed some help."

That's why in early 2006, the Hidalgos turned to the Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, one of the longest-running and most ...

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