• INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL FEEDING PATTERN ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY ...
    [A CASE STUDY OF UYO METROPOLIS]


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The study was carried out to determine influence of parental feeding pattern on childhood obesity (a case study of uyo metropolis).Childhood obesity continues to pose a significant global public health challenge. Research by Di Cesare et al., 2009 reveals a concerning trend, with the percentage of children and adolescents meeting the criteria for obesity (BMI?>?30?kg/m2) increasing from approximately 4% to 15% between 1975 and 2016. This is particularly alarming because childhood obesity often persists into adulthood (Reilly and Kelly, 2011). Furthermore, both child and adult obesity have been ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]1.1 Background of the StudyObesity is a significant public health crisis affecting both children and adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010). When an individual's weight exceeds the ideal weight considered healthy for their specific height, they are classified as either overweight or obese. The rise of obesity in children is particularly concerning due to its impact on their health and overall well-being. Body mass index (BMI), a measurement that relates weight to height, serves not only as a means to determine obesity but also as a useful indicator for cardiovascular risk ( ... Continue Reading