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The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that unless corrected, obese children go on in to adult lives with ongoing weight problems, and it is also a fact that Obesity is the reason for far too many premature deaths and or disabilities world wide.
The WHO also confirms that child obesity (in fact obesity in general) is completely preventable.
So, in answering your question, - it lasts as long as we (parents and guardians) allow it to.
We need to make changes to diets sooner rather than later to make any difference to child obesity.
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Should child obesity stop?
Absolutely yes! Child obesity leads to weight problems as adults, and we know that obesity is responsible for too many premature deaths i9n the world. We must do something for our kids, otherwise we are setting them up for life long health problems and potentially shorter lives that they deserve.
Where can one read about child obesity facts?
One can read about child obesity facts from eMedicine Health, CDC and Heart websites. Knowing the facts about child obesity will help parents to know how to help children to live a healthy life.
Is child obesity the restaurant's fault?
No. It is down to the parents and the child. If they eat proper food and get plenty of exercise then the chances of childhood obesity are minimised.
Is there are a link with child obesity and food advertising?
no
What is Michelle Obama's enemy?
Child obesity.
Is the US the number one in child obesity?
Mississippi
Why is child hood obesity a problem?
Left untreated, child obesity leads to adult obesity. Obesity in adults is responsible for premature death or disability in many people world wide (Fact - More people die world wide from being over weight than underweight - World Health organization stats). Child obesity is completely preventable, and if nothing is done to correct diets as a child, our children are being set up for health problems in their adult lives.
Is child hood obesity a problem?
Left untreated, child obesity leads to adult obesity. Obesity in adults is responsible for premature death or disability in many people world wide (Fact - More people die world wide from being over weight than underweight - World Health organization stats). Child obesity is completely preventable, and if nothing is done to correct diets as a child, our children are being set up for health problems in their adult lives.
Definition of child obesity?
Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height.
In what country is child obesity the most common?
Child obesity is most common in the United States of America. The rate is 30.6%. Its second most common in Mexico at 24.2%.
How long should a rescue breath last for a child in reference to CPR?
A rescue breath for a child should last 1 second.
Is child obesity a disease?
It is fair to say that it is definitely a form of disease. If nothing changes to correct obesity in children it manifests into adult obesity, which causes too many premature deaths and or disabilities. Regardless of whether it is or isn't considered to be a disease, child obesity is completely preventable. Diet lower in sugar is the first place to start in reducing child obesity problems. I have a site dedicated to helping others identify just what foods we should and shouldn't be eating to improve our health. If you are concerned about your child's weight, I encourage you to take a look.
