
Obesity has been a problem since time immemorial. This condition is one of the longest recorded metabolic disorders in history as seen in a clay sculpture dating from approximately 22,000 BC. The statue depicts an obese middle-aged woman. Obesity then has always been recorded throughout history, since the days of ancient Egypt and Greece, even now it remains a problem, especially in terms of its treatment.
Causes of Obesity
1. The habit of eating excessively
The child’s habit of consuming excessive food can lead to obesity. Especially if foods that are often consumed contain high calories, sugar and salt. Examples of foods that can increase body weight are foods such as snacks, candy, snacks, and soft drinks.
2. Lack of activity
Children who are less active will usually gain weight more easily. This happens because of the lack of burning calories in the body. So that children do not become …