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How To Tackle Obesity Among Pre-schoolers

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 Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed as well as in developing countries. Overweight and obesity in childhood have a direct impact on both the physical and psychological growth of the children. It has become a serious medical condition that affects preschool-going children as well as adolescents. It is regarded as a problem not only because it looks bad and hampers free movement, but it is because these extra pounds invite various health problems that were once considered adult problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. A recent study in the San Marino, CA shows that worldwide obesity has been nearly tripled since 1975. Most of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and obesity kill more people than underweight. Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health as well as it can lead to poor self-esteem and depression. Obesity may cause due to several reasons. The fundamen