In 2011 16.7 million children lived in food-insecure households, about 35% more than 2007 levels, though only 1.1% of U.S. children, or 845,000, saw reduced food intake or disrupted eating patterns at some point during the year, and most cases were not chronic.
Following graduation from medical school, primary care pediatricians complete three years of education in an accredited pediatric residency program. Pediatric residency training emphasizes care of the whole infant, child, adolescent, and young adult.
What Does a Pediatrician Do? Pediatricians are medical doctors or osteopathic doctors who specialize in treating children. They perform many of the same duties as a physician, including reviewing medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests if needed and recommending treatment plans.