Childhood obesity is on the rise in Canada. There are many contributing factors that can cause obesity in children.
- Genetics is one factor but our genes are not changing as fast as the rise in childhood obesity.
- Modern day lifestyles and societal pressures contain many influencing factors.
Childhood obesity can lead to some health and emotional problems.
The bottom line is that children of all ages, shapes and sizes need our support to help them lead a healthy lifestyle — to eat well, enjoy being active and feel good about themelves. They also need their parents to role model these healthy behaviours.
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