Childhood obesity is a serious problem in many countries. What are the causes of it and how can the problem be managed?

Obesity is a global problem that causes cardiovascular problems and may lead to premature death. The number of overweight and obese children in developed countries has immensely increased in the

last

two decades due to an insufficient amount of physical activity and bad

diet

. Starting educating students in preschools and primary schools about a healthy lifestyle is essential to tackle

this

issue. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the major causes of obesity. Children spend approximately 8 to 10 hours sitting a day. They are forced to sit at school and when they come

home they

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home, they

spend their free time watching TV or gaming. Combined that with a poor

diet

, obesity is inevitable. Children take over eating habits from their parents,

such

as eating in front of the TV, irregular patterns of eating, eating meals high on fat, sugar and salt.

This

type of

diet

leads to increase

amount

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the amount

and size of body fat cells. It is important to start educating children about a healthy lifestyle at an early age and implement it in the schooling system. The teachers should offer their students an opportunity to learn about different types of food, their

energetic

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energy

and nutrient values and beneficial or harmful effects on the human body. As well they should be educated about the importance of physical activity and be led to spend their free time actively. Not all parents have the knowledge, time or will to do

this

for their child, thereby it is essential to give a part of the responsibility to schools to prevent those children from becoming obese. The society is aware of the presence and risks of

children

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child

obesity;

however not

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however, not

enough measurements have been undertaken to resolve

this

problem. Children should be

led to

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led, to

be active and eat a balanced

diet

.