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May 22, 2008

Childhood Obesity Burgeoning In China

According to the Chinese National Task Force on Childhood Obesity, almost one in five Chinese children under the age of seven are overweight – only the US has higher rates. Researchers attribute this rise to adoption of high fat and sugar foods, less than adequate emphasis on sports and exercise, and increasing economic prosperity. Chinese authorities have acknowledged the issue as a public health challenge, but also state that resolving the problem of malnutrition in China is a larger concern. Full story.

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