The change in society has tremendous effect on children; resulting in an increase of childhood obesity. More children are now suffering from diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, and low self –esteem. In the past 30 years this disease has tripled among youth; about one in three children is considered obese (Langwith 46). Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States due to mass media, unhealthy eating, physical inactivity, economy, and lifestyle.
The intake of unhealthy food and sugary drinks is the main cause of obesity. A child becomes obese when consuming more calories than the body needs, due to drinking more sugary beverages, larger meal portions, and less home cooked meals (Langwith 17). Most of the fast food
The intake of unhealthy food and sugary drinks is the main cause of obesity. A child becomes obese when consuming more calories than the body needs, due to drinking more sugary beverages, larger meal portions, and less home cooked meals (Langwith 17). Most of the fast food