Question

parents/doctors/schools in encouraging healthy eating and exercise, and why you believe child obesity continues to be a significant public health concern. Make sure to reference specific facts and scenarios from the film for full credit!

Answer 1

Ans) Childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of premature death and disability in adulthood. Overweight and obese children are more likely to stay obese into adulthood and to develop noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age.

- The most common causes are genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, or a combination of these factors and can be rarely hormonal problem or genetic problem.

- Prevention of Childhood obesity:

• Discourage eating meals or snacks while watching TV.
• Buy fewer high-calorie, low-nutrient foods.
• Parents must consider all foods in moderation can be part of a healthy diet.
• Drinking water can also prevent overeating or snaking junk food.