Sentences with phrase «incidence of childhood obesity»

This sedentary lifestyle has been cited as one of the reasons for the rising incidence of childhood obesity, high blood pressure, and attention deficit disorders, among others.

The study concluded that in industrialized countries prolonged breastfeeding can decrease incidences of childhood obesity.

However, in neighborhoods without a park or playground, the incidence of childhood obesity increases 29 percent.

However, in neighborhoods without a park or playground, the incidence of childhood obesity increases 29 percent.

Children who regularly consume sugar alcohols also seem to have an increased incidence of childhood obesity.105

Children are especially sensitive to the gastrointestinal side effects and children who regularly consume sugar alcohols also seem to have an increased incidence of childhood obesity.

They are in a position to reduce the incidence of childhood obesity from early years and beyond.

The percentage of children in the United States who are overweight or obese has doubled during the past three decades, and the incidence of childhood obesity has tripled, a report concludes.

At a time where the number of parents visiting food banks across the country and the incidence of childhood obesity is rising, those who decide on and prepare the food eaten outside of the home have a responsibility towards the nourishment of children in their care.

School Nutrition Programs and the Incidence of Childhood Obesity In light of the recent rise in childhood obesity, the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) have