Why Is Childhood Obesity An Epidemic And What Can We Do About It?

As parents we tend to put too much emphasis on satisfying a child's wants instead of their needs. We give in to their demands for fast food, cookies, sodas and candy. It is easier than saying no it is not good for you. It is not always convenient to get real fruit and fresh water when out shopping or at the sports activities. Over time without realizing it, buying and eating the junk food gets to be a habit that is hard to break. It is the norm. This done in excess has and will cause obesity in children. Childhood obesity epidemic is a reality in the United States and many other parts of the globe. As a matter of fact, more than twenty percent of American children are considered to be obese and this figure is steadily on the

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