Based on the country-disturbing statistics that rank highly among the countries of the European Union for the phenomenon of child obesity. With this dissertation, and through the study of relevant scientific articles, we will attempt to present and analyze a wide range of aspects to best understand the phenomenon childhood obesity. In an accelerated rate, the western world has shown that their nationals experience obesity at some point during their lives. Often the predisposition exists even from infancy. However, without proper treatment the disease progresses, and at times it cannot be cured as it often concerns children. Our purpose is to bring awareness to parents and the public to the best of our ability because children are our future. Based on research the main cause of childhood obesity results from the storage of excess fat in the body. Hence, the main cause of this is the uncontrolled eating of food, coupled with the lack of physical activity. However, it’s possible some other factors like genetics and environmental can influence too. Now there are many ways to calculate fat in the body, as there are many ways to prevent and treat it too.

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