'Lives now for children are so different than they were several decades ago.'
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dr. Neal Davis, a pediatrician at Intermountain Health, said he believes the rise in childhood obesity could be attributed to higher sugar intake, lower physical activity and more screen time.Davis said childhood obesity has serious health effects, adding that it could lead to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
"Helping kids understand that food is something that we can prepare and eat, and that it helps our body have fuel and helps us grow," Davis said. "A positive relationship with food is another important thing."
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