The rate of childhood obesity among children of 6-11 years has tripled and among 2-5 years has doubled... Roughly 1 out of 5 children in the U.S. is obese. Obesity costs the NHS of UK around £1 billion a year and a further £2.3 to £2.6 billion in indirect costs.
This is a serious health condition where excess body fat the child carries affects his well-being, and also a major public health concern due to rising rates among children and adults.
Most children will put on weight as they grow older. This is nothing to be alarmed about, but when this is actually more than what they need for their growth- can lead to childhood obesity. Diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure are no longer limited to adults.
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