Childhood obesity is a critical risk factor for many children in United States and Europe.
London (Reuters) – Diet, lifestyle and genetic factors can determine whether a child will become overweight - says a scientific report published in British study of twins.

The researchers suggest that the parents need to provide a healthy environment to their children who are at the genetic risk. “Around 400 million people including 200 million children worldwide are obese” – as reported by The World Health Organization. The WHO adds that the children are under the age of five.

New York - physical activities in and out of school for more than two times in a week will protect the adolescents from overweight - says Reuter’s health according to new research.
“The failure to provide physical education would not be a wise decision“. – said Dr. Robert Wm. Blum, the study investigator of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore.

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