Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic within the United States. According to the Mayo Clinic, 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. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression."
Childhood obesity currently boasts some scary statistics, with almost 60% of children in America being classified as obese. Childhood obesity studies also reveal the fact
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