Childhood Obesity and Its Causes and Risk Factors Childhood obesity is a growing concern, and several factors contribute to its development. Ethnicity, fast food, sleep deprivation, and smoking are just a few. What about diet? What factors help prevent childhood obesity? This article will discuss several of them. We’ll also discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy diet as a child grows older. Despite the numerous risks associated with childhood obesity, there are many ways to prevent childhood obesity. Fast food restaurants The rapid increase in childhood obesity ha ...   read more