Psychology
Psychology
What one eats determines whether one gains or losses weight. Gaining weight beyond one’s age and height requirement can predispose one to overweight and even obesity. (Childhood Obesity and the Built Environment 2013) posits that improper nutrition and physical inactivity are the significant contributors to overweight and obesity among young children and students. Obesity has often been associated with morbidities like hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiac disease and diabetes mellitus. Thus, an obesity awareness program needs to be reviewed and integrate evidence-based approaches to management of both childhood and adulthood obesity. According to Hellmich (2013) report, 35% of Americans ...