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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.

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What is definition of obesity?

Being very overweight.


Where can I found out about definition bariatric?

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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.


Where can I find out more about obesity?

You can find information about obesity and how to prevent or overcome it in most libraries or on the internet. There are sites that discuss the definition, treatment, and recommendations for obesity such as this one http://www.overcome-obesity-today.com/


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?

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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.


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 the operational definition of obesity?

Having a body mass greater than 30