Risk Factors And Causes Of Childhood Obesity

Poor Diet

In many cases, children who are obese may eat too much and not exercise enough. When kids primarily get their calories from unhealthy, processed foods but don’t burn off the extra energy the calories provide, the energy will be converted into fat. Unhealthy food choices may include eating larger portions than necessary, drinking a lot of sugary drinks, or eating processed foods or those high in fat, such as potato chips. Additionally, eating out a lot at restaurants is considered unhealthy because most use ingredients like fat, sugar, and salt to flavor their foods.

Poor diet habits tend to run in families. The best way for parents to change their family’s eating habits is to make healthy foods like fruits and vegetables more accessible and to limit access to sugary, fatty, and processed foods. They can use family mealtime together to make it exciting for their children to eat healthy, nutrient-rich foods. A child’s eating habits may be influenced by multiple individuals, including friends, school staff, caregivers, and even the media.

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