For the First Time, There Are More Children in the World Who Are Obese than Underweight

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

For the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight, a shift UNICEF says is putting millions of kids at risk of life-threatening disease.The UN agency’s analysis, which covered data from more than 190 countries between 2000 and 2022 and projections since, found that one in 10 school-aged kids — about 188 million worldwide — is obese under World Health Organization (WHO) standards.Meanwhile, one in five children under 19 years…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight, a shift UNICEF says is putting millions of kids at risk of life-threatening disease. The UN agency’s analysis, which covered data from more than 190 countries between 2000 and 2022 and projections since, found that one in 10 school-aged kids — about 188 million worldwide — are obese under World Health Organization (WHO) standards.…

Addressing Rising Childhood Obesity: Strategies Beyond Nutritional Deficiency

Ultra-processed foods might contribute to the growing obesity epidemic in children UNICEF/UN0846048/Florence Gou For the first time, a significant number of children worldwide are experiencing obesity rather than malnutrition. This trend signifies a critical shift in childhood nutrition. While many strategies exist to combat hunger, few address obesity specifically. “Despite years of attempts to prevent [...] The post Addressing Rising Childhood…