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60% of children in America are obese children
22% of US preschoolers were overweight
40% of obese children and 70% of obese adolescents become obese adults
32% of 2-7 year olds and 65% of 8-18 year olds have television in their bedrooms
South Africans are following in their foot steps
Child obesity has been growing to abnormal proportions, leaving us with a future unhealthy adult community.
Studies have shown that if a child is obese between the ages of 10 and 13 he/she has an 80 percent chance of becoming an obese adult.
A child is not considered obese until weighing at least 10 percent higher than what is recommended for the height and body type.
An unhealthy diet combined with a lack of exercise is the primary cause of childhood obesity.
Obese children have a high risk of obtaining diseases such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type-2 diabetes.
A healthy weight for your child can be determined by means of a few different methods...read on
To take control of obesity and to manage it, you can follow the Manna Weight Management programme.
Blood sugar control is the primary objective to conquer cravings.
Buy your Manna Kids – Blood sugar control products from your nearest pharmacy or our online store and get your child onto the road to health.
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