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How big and worrisom of a problem is childhood obesity?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Very serious: Childhood insert is becoming a huge problem. Every state has over weight and obesity ranging from 25-38 %. It is worse in low socio-economic classes due to availability of fast food. Lack of excercise plays a huge role too.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Obesity epidemic: Children are eating too many processed foods and simple carbs. Fast food provides too much salt, fat, and calories. Portion sizes are usually too large as well. We need to look very carefully at what our children are eating. In addition, cutting back screen time and increasing exercise is just as important. This will cause type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, hypertension and a shortened life.

Answered 11/30/2016

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