Globally, 40 million children under the age of 5 are overweight. For many of these young people, overweight can lead to early onset of type-2 diabetes and is a strong predictor of adult obesity.
Children affected by overweight and obesity may face challenges in thriving and reaching their full potential. Being overweight can contribute to stigmatisation, poor socialisation and emotional difficulties and in some cases reduced educational attainment.
Globally, 40 million children under the age of 5 are overweight. For many of these young people, overweight can lead to early onset of type-2 diabetes and is a strong predictor of adult obesity.
Children affected by overweight and obesity may face challenges in thriving and reaching their full potential. Being overweight can contribute to stigmatisation, poor socialisation and emotional difficulties and in some cases reduced educational attainment.
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