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Doctors, what are the main reasons for the recent increase in childhood obesity?

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Dr. Khayriyyah Chandler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Poor food choices: Food choices including empty calories like soda juice. Too much fast food. Poor access to super markets and fresh foods. And a serious decrease in physical activity and playtime

Dr Pearson-Martinez agreed

Answered 12/20/2014

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