Health officials are concerned because childhood obesity is a major public health problem that leads to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and other leading causes of death and disability in later life.
Breakfast foods are full of essentials such as fiber, calcium, vitamin D and iron.
Also, children who eat breakfast do better in school and are only half as likely to be overweight. Teach children not to smoke and to avoid the smoke of others. Restrict the time children spend watching television and playing video games. Get plenty of exercise. Children who exercise regularly get better grades in school.