Day: 7:03 am | 10/29/2015

Lifestyles

A Healthy Perspective

Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. According to the CDC this has affected 30 percent of children, making it the most common childhood disease. Obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 40 years. Mayo Clinic defines obesity as having an excess of body fat. Obesity is not just a cosmetic concern. Being obese increases risk of diseases and other health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

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