What are some of the factors contributing to the rise in childhood obesity?

What will be an ideal response?

The rise in childhood obesity is a multifactorial problem related not only to diet. Dietary factors include the increase in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, large portion sizes, unhealthy snacking, an increase in added sugars, and frequent fast food intake. Other factors include lack of physical activity, lack of safe places for physical activity, limited access to healthy and affordable foods, and advertising,

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