According to data from the stateofchildhoodobesity.
Surprisingly, places like South America, North Africa, and the Middle East will be severely affected.
The findings highlight "monumental societal failures" in the fight against obesity, said population health researcher Jessica Kerr.
Childhood obesity is on the rise, with alarming projections showing one in six children and adolescents could be obese by 2050.
More than half of adults and a third of children and teens worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, a comprehensive global analysis has concluded.
Children ages two to eight years across 11 Pacific jurisdictions—including Hawaiʻi—are not meeting daily recommended intakes for key micronutrients .
Experts advise parents to create a healthy environment by encouraging balanced nutrition and limiting processed foods .
A major international study has found children and adolescents in Australia have experienced some of the fastest transitions to obesity in the world.
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Experts say incorporating mental health support into obesity care is critical for effective and sustained outcomes.