Discussion on Unhealthy Eating Habits, Obesity, and the Challenges of Childhood Obesity

This chapter delves into the escalating concern of unhealthy eating patterns and obesity, once viewed as a problem predominantly among higher-income groups but now pervasive across various socioeconomic strata. It explores the multifaceted contributors to this issue, including time constraints for preparing nutritious meals, cost differentials between healthy and unhealthy options, societal influences, and genetic factors, with a particular focus on the growing issue of childhood obesity and the necessity of preventive measures within schools and society at large.