Childhood obesity severs threats for the society. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), shown that around 17% children between 6 to 11 age group are obese. There are many adverse effects on over weight leads to various diseases like breathing problems, diabetes, and asthma. Trouble in sleeping and various other complications. Although, there are lots of awareness campaign runs by various social groups and the schools are taking initiatives to get rid of obesity level from the present rate.
The initial problem lies with children are their daily habits. In USA health department has taken various initiatives and highlight in the health policy.
As per the dietary guidelines the average Americans does not meet the consumptions of vegetarian foods. Their food habits (non-veg food) resulted into higher calorie foods.
In USA all aged group people drink beverages with high sugar contains. This has resulted into higher calories intake and resulted into obese.
Life style of children studies shows that most of the children spend more than two to three hours in front of TV resulted into overweight. Recently China has banned the Cartoon serials after survey results on child obesity.
Eating habits of fast food can also leads to obesity.
Children spend less time in physical activities. It is necessary to spend at least 60 minute per day to remain feet.
SEVERS
It is necessary to take initiatives like growing awareness at school level, family and change in food habits. Try to make a habit to make a food and change the life style of your child. Common agenda and support group of parents to create awareness and launch various programs.
5 Reasons For Childhood Obesity SEVERS
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