The Impact Of Environment On Childhood Obesity

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The Impact of Environment on Childhood Obesity The environment can significantly impact psychological factors that affect children’s attitude and behavior. According to the CDC (2013), it can be difficult for children to make healthy foods choices and participate in physical activity when they are exposed to environments in their homes, child care centers, schools, or communities that do not support and promote a healthy lifestyle. The environment refers to the “social, biological, and physical circumstances surrounding a defined quality-of-life, health, or behavioral goal or problem” (Green, & Kreuter, 2005, p. G-3). A child’s social up bring within his/her environment can have a substantial effect on their QOL and can increase their chance

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