FAMILY DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS

Family Determinants of Health Behaviors

Family Determinants of Health Behaviors

The increasing problem of childhood obesity is a major health concern happening world wide, especially in some developed countries. Where rate of childhood obesity in USA is at one of the highest amongst developed nations, 20%-25% of American children aged 2 to 17 years are currently obese, double the prevalence recorded in 1986. Obesity can be "defined as an excessive proportion of body fat. Generally, obesity in children is caused by lack of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition intake, or a combination of the two, all playing an important role ...