Nelson, one of the children in your class, does not look healthy. His stomach looks bloated, and his skin looks dry and scaly. Apart from often falling sick and skipping school, Nelson also seems to be tired most of the time, and his teeth are decayed. On following up on Nelson’s family background, you discover that he comes from a poor family and that his parents are unemployed.
Obesity in children is becoming a health problem. Discuss three major causes of obesity in children and suggest ways of dealing with them ( 10 marks)