Does Fast Food Explain Essentially Childhood Obesity?
Childhood obesity is the concern of both parents and health experts. They know that this condition is primarily due to poor nutrition and that it is a growing problem. They also have awareness of the fact that fast food may be the main factor in the prominence of childhood obesity. Could fast food truly be the root of childhood obesity? Childhood obesity has grown exponentially in the past thirty years, reaching an all time high. Researchers have estimated that approximately 20% of children ages 6-11 and 20% of children ages 12-19 are overweight or obese. This is a sharp increase from the 1980s when these numbers were closer to 5%. Many are concerned about this increase in childhood obesity because of the health risks that are associated with the condition. Children who suffer from obesity are more likely to have cardiovascular health problems later in life including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and stroke. Related Coverage • Mandatory Gym Classes Not the Solut
