Baton Rouge Clinic – Staff Writer
Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the U.S., and it is becoming more serious by the day. Over 30% of children are currently considered overweight or obese, making it the most common chronic disease of childhood.
Being overweight as a child not only has negative consequences at a young age, but sets the stage for other health problems to develop later in life, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and even cancer.
One way to combat obesity in children and to set the stage for kids to develop healthy lifelong habits is to encourage them to be more physically active. But how much exercise do kids actually need?
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