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.
A pediatrician is a doctor who takes care of children from birth to age 21. Most pediatricians will say they love children and want to help children, adolescents, young adults and their families. Pediatricians have careers that are flexible, varied and rewarding.