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obesity Childhood and adolescent

Obesity means heaving excess fat in the body.

OBESITY...BIG PROBLEM

In developing countries with emerging economies (classified by the World Bank as low- and middle-income countries), the prevalence of overweight and childhood obesity among pre-school children is over 30%.

hEALTHY FOODS

In fact, foods containing sugar, salt and fat are directly linked to childhood obesity, so you have to act early to teach children to eat healthier, learning to choose what is healthy and at the same time pleasurable .

rISKS AND COMPLICATIONS

Complications of childhood obesity. Obesity and overweight constitute a serious public health problem, because of its high incidence, and because they are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia

tO EAT IS AN ART

Global dietary change towards increased intake of high-calorie foods rich in fats and sugars, but with few vitamins, minerals and other healthy micronutrients..