Nov 01, 2010 04:00 PM
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Child obesity is a complex public health issue that is a growing threat to children's health, as well as a current and future drain on National Health Service(NHS) resources. The United Kingdom has seen an unprecedented rise in obesity, but this is not a problem unique to Britain. A comparable rise has also been seen in the European Union. No country has yet achieved a reduction in the prevalence of obesity.
There are rising numbers of children who have obesity problems. The obesity kid usually refers to reaching obesity before they become teens and adults. Families today live life in the fast lane and many don’t take the time to prepare healthy meals for their children. It is not unusual for children to eat fast food meals three to four times a week.
This, along with a sedentary lifestyle, is causing obesity to rise at an alarming rate. Dealing with obesity in children requires teaching the child at an early age about good nutrition. There are many reasons why preventing obesity should be a family goal.
