Panay News

KIDS’ ‘BIG’ PROBLEM

Obesity confronts preschool children

-  By Ime Sornito

ILOILO City – One in every 100 preschool children in Western Visayas is obese, according to the National Nutrition Council (NNC). It may be a reflection of an economy doing well but it has risks, too. The World Health Organizati­on (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulati­on that presents a risk to health.

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