Children and Obesity

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Medical Dictionary for Health Consumers, 2007, Saunders). There are many factors that contribute to causing obesity including: physical activity, lifestyle, eating habits, environment, family and genetic inheritance (Mayo clinic, childhood Obesity 2010).
The greatest impact on a child and their eating and exercising habits comes from their environment. A child that comes from a healthy environment learns good food choices and exercise habits. If a child comes from an environment where food choices and exercise aren't important this can lead to obesity. A child that is encouraged to eat healthy and exercise will consume nutritious foods at a reasonable amount and regular physical activities. However, according to a recent survey conducted most students obtain their junk food from KFC, Pizza Hut, Dominoes, Hungry Jacks or the school cafeteria.
According to a study done by the University of Michigan Health System, "This indicates that advertising of high-calorie foods ...

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these influences there is a greater chance that children will learn healthier habits and obesity will decrease and become an issue of the past. Parents should be setting the example for their children, as the saying goes, 'do as I say not as I do." Kids are much more likely to follow the example they are learning at home than learn from a lecture. As parents, they should be encouraging their children to get active and setting a good example.
This shows that what children learn about eating habits and nutrition from their parents has a direct impact on what they will eat. With the major part of a child's day spent at school, you would think that healthy food choices would be a ...

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