Since both parents are working, children are unsupervised and hence spend all their time in front of the television set.

They snack on fried stuff and drink soda which adds to the calories. It is alarming to note that childhood obesity is increasing day by day in developed countries. Another reason for overweight is laziness and no physical activity.

Obesity causes There are various causes for childhood obesity. Obesity can lead to many serious health problems like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Children who are obese are having problems adjusting in society as they become the butt of jokes and are ridiculed by their peers. Obesity is a serious issue that is having many parents and medical experts worried. Excessive consumption of soda and fried food stuff and ready made foods can be one of the major causes for childhood obesity.

Children who are more than 20% over weight are termed as obese. Overweight can also lead to mental problems like depression and inferiority complex.

Such children become aggressive and this can be a worrying issue. Fatty foods makes the children add weight.

Indeed the 'Happy meal' is not so petronella after all.