Youth Obesity
Youth Obesity The prevalence of childhood obesity for Canadian children has never been higher. According to recent studies, the numbers of Canadian children from the ages of six to eleven have tripled in the last forty-years, with one in every seven of these children meeting the criteria of obesity. ... There are some people who believe that we should not address the problem of childhood obesity, because they think that this issue is too sensitive. ... Childhood obesity has become a serious public health problem in Canada. Not only does excess weight lead to medical and social disorders in children, there is a strong link between childhood obesity and adult obesity. ... The consumption of fast foods has had a direct impact on the increase in childhood obesity among youth. “Obesity in children is defined by how much the child exceeds the recommended weight for his or her age, sex, and height.