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Childhood Obesity We are all aware of the increasing problem of obesity in our children. Many focus groups have been formed, articles written and numerous experts have discussed and debated how to solve this serious situation. The new US food pyramid for adults came out spring 2005 www.mypyramid.gov and just a few months later on Sept. 28, 2005 the government added a food pyramid and whole section for children ages 6-11 www.mypyramid.gov/kids. MyPlate was made available in 2011 with an emphasis to curb excess weight. And now the US is no longer fighting this alone -Europe, Asia, and other areas of the world are experiencing an alarming increase in adolescent weight as well. The general consensus to decrease adolescent weight follows the same principles for adults-eat less but nutritious foods, and exercise. Easier said than done! It's tough for adults to follow this, but children do not have the cognitive abilities to understand long term health problems, diabetes, etc. that result from poor eating habits and sedentary life styles. Some blame soft drinks, some blame the vending machines at school (which bring in $$$ from the vendors to cash-strapped school systems). Some blame advertising on children's TV programs, while others blame increase computer use (a l to us On-Line users!). The list of blame goes on and on... ow blow mmary, to improve children's health how are we going to decrease child obesity levels? If you are a parent, you definitely are living this situation on a daily basis. For those of you who recently graduated high school, you were in In su tuation not too long ago. This problem effects everyone even if you don't children. The consequences related to childhood obesity will put strain and cost on our medical system, just when we are all seniors day needing the maximal use from that same medical system DUE DATE: 11:59 PM, Saturday, April 20 4VIu2019
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Answer: Now adays obesity has become one of the leading problem in the adults as well as in the children. At present children are not that much interested in playing outdoor games, they do not take proper food and diets this causes increased weight. Obesity is also due to racial and ethnic group such as African-American group are more prone to obesity as woman are more obese as compared to non African groups. It has been reported that 18.4% of population consisting children are obese.

To prevent childhood obesity some of the methods are:

• Have proper nutrients diet.
• Avoid eating junk food or food from the restaurant.
• Indulgence in the physical activities and outdoor games.
• Prohibit caffeinated beverages and cold drinks.
• Intake of more fluids.