So, when children appear to be eating uncontrollably and gaining weight, concerns about teasing, prejudice and poor health are understandable. Answers to these questions are often difficult to find. Children are facing a crisis when it comes to their weight. We are facing a future generation of overweight and obese adults, a daunting prospect when you consider the emotional and financial costs. For the most part, the answer is obvious.
Kids spend more time than ever before watching TV and playing computer games.
Schools are cutting back on physical education classes. Because of safety concerns, boys and girls are often driven to and from school. The evidence is clear. Still, inactivity and diet don t fully explain why childhood obesity is more common today than ever before. It is difficult for many people to believe, but just as some people are meant to be thin, others are destined to be overweight.