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The Emerging Epidemic Of Type 2 Diabetes And Obesity Amongst Young Children, Juliana Morales
The Emerging Epidemic Of Type 2 Diabetes And Obesity Amongst Young Children, Juliana Morales
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Background:
In the past years childhood obesity has increased tremendously and currently ⅓ of children in the United States are obese today. Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes are illnesses that can later on lead to more severe health complications when as a child enters adulthood. Children who are obese have a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and currently more than 80% of children who already are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are obese. In school and often by health care providers we are told daily physical activity and healthy diet are the best ways to maintain optimal health, …