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Why is Child Obesity on the Rise?

The prevalence of child obesity in the current generation of young people is an alarming turn for our society But what has led to the continually increasing average weight among our children Here are a few factors that contribute greatly to this growing ep
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What Are The Problems That Child Obesity Can Cause

Over 15 of American children are currently considered obese, and the number is continually growing throughout Western countries As fast food culture and unhealthy eating habits increase in popularity especially by food companies who market their products
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Study: Banning fast-food TV ads could dent child obesity (The Pantagraph)

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:37:41 GMT

ATLANTA, Ga. -- A little less "I'm Lovin' It" could put a significant dent in the problem of childhood obesity, suggests a new study that attempts to measure the effect of TV fast-food ads.


Study Links Fast-Food Ads To Child Obesity (WCVB Boston)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:39:15 GMT

Researchers say banning fast food ads on TV could slash the rate of childhood obesity by up to 18 percent.


Fast-food ad ban could cut child obesity: U.S. study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:14:50 GMT

Banning fast-food advertising on television in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, researchers said on Wednesday.






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