After reading REVEL Chapter 11 on Physical Development in Middle Childhood, you should be able to identify factors involved in childhood obesity.
What are some of the most common reasons children become obese? (List at least 4)
What do you think is the best approach to try and reduce childhood obesity? What approaches might work, and what will not?
Finally, how did your experience with food when you were young influence your eating habits today? Do you still eat and enjoy the food from your childhood? Do you regularly eat fruits and vegetables, or is this something you still struggle with as an adult?
