Tag: childhood obesity
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Solutions for Childhood Obesity

Obesity is the excessive accumulation of body fat, beyond normal limits. It is mainly caused by an imbalance between caloric intake and burning (sedentary life, poor diet), but is also influenced by genetic, hormonal and psychological factors. Childhood obesity is the result of various factors such as diet, lifestyle, age, gender and heredity. Children who…
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The Health Risks of NOT BREASTFEEDING

The health effects of breastfeeding are well-known and apply to mothers and children. Breast milk is uniquely tailored to the nutritional needs of the human infant and has unparalleled immunological and anti-inflammatory properties that protect against a range of diseases and conditions for both mothers and children. Diseases associated with not breastfeeding include the following:…