Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity



Childhood Obesity

From the article “Meaning of Food in Childhood Obesity: An Exploratory Study in a Chinese Family Context” it is analyzed that Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed countries. Twenty five percent of children in the China are overweight and 11% are obese. Overweight and obesity in childhood are known to have significant impact on both physical and psychological health. The mechanism of obesity development is not fully understood and it is believed to be a disorder with multiple causes (Wong 2010). Environmental factors, lifestyle preferences, and cultural environment play pivotal roles in the rising prevalence ...