High dietary intake - a risk factor for childhood obesity
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at_diet on Sun, 13 Mar 2011
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The prevalence of childhood obesity has been increasing during the last three decades and child obesity accounts for nearly 30 percent of all adult obesity. Obesity occurs when a positive balance develops between the energy intake and expenditure. Frequent intake of meals in large portions and high fat diet are responsible for weight gain.High energy intake related to high intake of fats and oils,milk and milk products, roots and tubers is the major cause for obesity. WHO reported that lower inc...
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