We never expected obesity to become such a problem amongst Canadian children.

Studies have shown that child obesity has tripled in the last 20 years. In addition, studies show that 25 per cent of 9 year olds and 50 per cent of 14 year olds in Quebec are at risk of developing heart disease later in life. Who would have thought that young children as well as adolescents would have to deal with diabetes type 2, high blood pressure and heart related conditions? The fact that we have become a fast food nation has a lot to do with early childhood obesity in Canada.

With two working parents per household having become a common scenario, drive thru has become a fast and efficient option for many. Parents find themselves rushing to pick up their children from daycares following an exhausting and consuming day at work. Finally, children spend their remaining hours of the night hooked to the TV, snacking on their favourite potato chips or cookies. Does this sound familiar? …

Source: West Island Chronicle
http://www.westislandchronicle.com/article-115816-Obesity-a-growing-concern.html