1 in 10 Thai kids clinically obese, will they be the fattest generation yet?

Child obesity has become a heavy problem in Thailand with one in 10 Thai kids clinically obese says the Department of Health (DOH).

A report by the health department revealed that about 10% of Thai children are fat. Not only are they clinically obese, but the DOH also reckons that Thai kids will become even fatter if the nation’s parents and schools do not prioritize nutritional awareness among youngsters.

DOH chief Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai emphasized the crucial role parents must play in cultivating a healthier environment, reported Bangkok Post.

Dr Suwannachai reckons that children are being exposed to an excess of unhealthy food items that contain high levels of fat, sugar, and salt.

Health Data Centre data from the ministry reveals that 9.1% of children aged 0-5 are overweight, with the proportion increasing to 13.4% among 6-14-year-olds and 13.2% among…