Childhood Obesity Due to Bad Habits

When it comes to the rising epidemic of childhood obesity, many people are quick to point fingers at genetics, however, new research suggests that bad habits are to blame. In 1980, 6.5 percent of U.S. children aged 6 to 11 years were considered obese, but that percentage rose to nearly 20 percent by 2008. Poor eating and activity habits are the underlying causes for most cases of adolescent obesity, as explained in a recent article from weight loss camp is participating in the fight against childhood obesity by instilling good habits in kids. If obesity is truly not based on genetics, this is great news because it means we can DO something about it! All it takes is a lifestyle change and good habits can be difficult to

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