A recent study conducted by the Richmond County Health Department found that four out of ten third-graders in Richmond County are either overweight or in danger of becoming overweight. This problem is not an isolated case. Today’s youth are heavier, and less active than ever before. The important question is what causes this new epicidemic of childhood obesity.
· Genetics has been found to amplify a child or adolescents likelihood of being overweight and obese.
· Environment is said to promote poor nutrition choices, inactivity, and negative social practices. Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is generally caused by