LONDON (Reuters) - Childhood obesity rates will soar dramatically in most parts of the world by the end of the decade and raise the risk of diabetes in young people, health experts said on Monday.
By 2010 the number of overweight and obese youngsters in the European Union nations is expected to hit 26 million. An estimated 20,000 obese youngsters will have type 2 diabetes, a previously adult disease.
Over a million children will show signs of high blood pressure, raised cholesterol levels or early indicators for cardiovascular disease.
Please parents - it is not good for your child to be "chubby" or "fat." There are good foods that are available and they are mostly, in fact, cheaper than the fast food we let our kids eat.....2010 is FOUR [4] years away and it means that almost half the children will be obese at that time!
Exercise helps - as does better food - set an example for your family...be healthy - for everyone's sake - not just the kids.....
Keeping our children healthy......
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