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Causes of Child Obesity in America

Introduction Obesity is a condition where a person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health.  If a person's bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or she is considered obese.  One third of children in the United State of America (USA) are overweight or obese, and this number is continuing to rise. Children have less weight-related health and medical complications than adults. However, overweight children are at high risk of becoming overweight adolescents and adults, placing them at risk of increasing chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes in the future.  They are liable to develop stress, sadness, and low self-esteem. Causes of Obesity in Children Children become overweight and obese for several reasons. The most common reasons are genetic factors, unhealthy consumption habit, lack of physical activity like exercise, or a mixture of both factors.  Diet : Unhealthy diet...