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Topic Sentence #1: The knowledge regarding obesity and unhealthy habits will decrease the risk of many health problems later in adulthood.

1. Childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of premature death and disability in adulthood.

2. Overweight and obese children are more likely to stay obese into adulthood and to develop diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.

3. The prevalence of obesity decreased with increasing levels of education of the household head among children and adolescents aged 2-19 years. (center of disease and prevention)

Topic Sentence #2: Further, Children's intervention programs are essential since they facilitate the prevention of childhood obesity.

1. Childhood obesity is related to increasingly sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition. Sedentary behaviors such as television viewing, computer use, and video game playing often replace physical activity in children.

2. Encourage adequate amount of physical activity is introduced into a child's everyday life and maintain healthful eating patterns

3. Educate children and ensure that our children receive encouragement and guidance to make healthful choices for physical activity and good nutrition.

4. Parents and teachers have to act as role models to promote a healthful lifestyle by example.

Topic Sentence #3: On the other hand, many believe discussing eating habits with children and adolescents may increase the obsession and eventually cause eating disorders.

1. Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice. They are biologically-influenced medical illnesses (National Institution of Mental Health)

2. Discussing how diet can affect health, appearance and energy level with children and adolescents. Encourage teens to eat when he or she is hungry.

3. Eating together as a family