Risk Factors And Causes Of Childhood Obesity

Limited Access And Resources

A child is more likely to become overweight if their family has limited access to resources. It's important to be educated about healthy eating. Children should be receiving an adequate calorie intake for their needs, and their food should have the right amount of vitamins and minerals to sustain their growth. If parents don't have access to educational resources, it's difficult to know what foods are the best to serve their child. Parents should try to educate themselves about healthy food options. Rather than shaming the child for eating or gaining weight, it's important to introduce healthy meals of acceptable caloric values.

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