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Childrens Nutritional Dietary Needs

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Diet Aides for Children Diet aides for children exist because the many adult diets in existence are unsafe for children to strictly follow. One of the main diets that kids follow nowadays, through the leadership of their parents, leads them towards obesity which is an increasing issue worldwide. Pediatricians and parents are critical for guiding children towards their proper weight and nutritional needs. Diets are unsafe for children unless a pediatrician ok's it, and Doctors are able to recommend what the proper weight for your child should be (Liao). Ages 2-18 are crucial ages for children because dietary patterns begin to form which last into adulthood including poor nutrition habits leading to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease so parents are crucial in developing good nutritional habits at an early age (USDA). Childhood Obesity Huge Epidemic Worldwide Obesity in kids has reached epidemic proportions worldwide due to junk food, fast food, lack of exercise, and video a

Childhood Obesity Is Increasing

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Ending Childhood Obesity in Kids Childhood obesity is an epidemic worldwide with junk food, sugary drinks, and fast food among the biggest reasons why kids are obese, having an impact on a child's physical and mental health (Sahoo et al.). 1 out of every 5 children and adolescents are affected due to the environments they live and go to school in, lack of healthy nutrition access, unsafe areas to play in and more (CDC).  Increase Physical Activity for Kids Kids spend more time indoors than outdoors due to video games, tablets, smart phones, and learn negative physical activity and nutritious behaviors from caregivers and parents (Cleveland Clinic). Obese children carry the disease into adulthood which is the  world's leading cause of premature death and poor health  (World Obesity).   The cycle continues   when they have children, and the kids follow the same pattern.  Parents Should Control What Kids Eat Parents should take more control over what their kids eat ( The American