Childhood obesity is on the rise with about 17 percent of American children being considered overweight. According to a new study, “kids snack three times a day and chips, candy and other junk foods now account for more than 27 percent of children’s daily caloric intake,” reports CBS News. The snacks children consume on a daily basis add about 168 calories to their daily diets. “To put 168 extra calories per day in perspective: at 3,500 calories per pound, that translates to 17.5 extra pounds a year,” states CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook.
“The national prevalence of obesity among U.S. children ages 10-17 has grown from 14.8 percent in 2003 to 16.4 percent in 2007,” reports CBS News. First Lady Michele Obama has made it a goal of hers to address the issue of childhood obesity, and has big plans to help the growing problem.
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