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Actually it is everyone's problem. The children who are obese today will have physical/health problems as adults and this will affect the health care system as well as business and the society. There are 10 year old children today who have some of the same health problems as a 65 year old adult.
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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.
Is childhood obesity is as big a problem as the media portrays it to be?
Childhood obesity is a major problem whether the media shows it or not. Being overweight as a child leads to serious health problems and being overweight later on in life as well.
Is childhood obesity a disease?
it could be a disease.If the child is eating too much and throws tantrums when that child does not get food.It could be a sign that your child has a problem and probablyu needs to see a doctor about this.It might not be healthy,or that child could die.
Is obesity a big problem?
Yes and No
Is obesity a problem in the US?
Yes
Is obesity a problem in America?
yes
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 there an obesity problem in Hong Kong?
not really
