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Like any form of obesity, lifestyle is the problem.
With modern life meaning parents work long hours and there is not normally a parent at home to cook healthy meals from scratch any more frozen or fast food is becoming a regular meal for many children. Also the abundance of snacks and refined sugar mean children are often getting many more calories than is needed for their weight to stay stable.
The lack of physical exercise also means children are putting on more and more weight. With televisions providing children's shows 24 hours a day children can sit and watch as long as they want. Along side computer games and other modern technology means that children do not spend the same amount of time running around and creating their own games, that they did 10 or 20 years ago.
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∙ 13y agoThere has been controversy over how far a parent, teacher, coach, etc. can discipline a child without it being considered abuse. Obviously, a teacher using the f word with a student is abuse, but what about a parent spanking a child? How far can a parent go before it is child abuse? This makes the topic of child abuse controversial.
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∙ 14y agoToo much junk food and not enough exercise.
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∙ 13y agoMore children are obese nowadays because they have easier access to all the refined processed carbohydrates and junk food.
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Which state had the controversial childhood obesity ads?
The state that has the controversial childhood obesity ads is Georgia. The ads are being phased out because of the objection of the parents of obese children.
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.
What is Michelle Obama's enemy?
Child obesity.
Is there are a link with child obesity and food advertising?
no
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%.
What is an example of controversial topics that have to do with developmental psychology?
Spanking your child VS not spanking your child.
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.
