Childhood Obesity Is Increasing
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