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World Obesity Day is observed annually on March 4 to raise awareness about the global obesity epidemic and promote solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for their age and height. Here are a few ways to prevent childhood obesity: (Unsplash)

World Obesity Day: Ways to prevent childhood obesity

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