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SEPTEMBER NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH

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September Childhood Obesity AwarenesssAccording to healthfinder.gov one in three children in the United States is overweight or obese.  Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

Complications of childhood obesity are:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Liver Disease
  • Asthma
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Emotional & Mental Health
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Feet Problems

September Childhood Obesity Contributing Factors

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