Prevent obesity among children and adolescents

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The rate of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has increased over the years. Up to 30% of Malaysian children are now overweight or obese. The NHMS 2022 highlights that 1 in 3 Malaysian teenagers aged 13-17 is either overweight or obese (National Institutes of Health, 2022). The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015 reported that 11.9% of children under 18 were obese (National Institutes of Health, 2015). By 2019, this figure had increased to 14.8% (National Institutes of Health, 2019). This is a major concern, as Malaysia has been identified by The Lancet as the most obese nation in Southeast Asia (The Lancet, n.d.). Addressing this issue is crucial to ensure the long-term well-being of children and adolescents and to prevent serious health complications in the future.

1. Discuss the behavioral and psychosocial factors that contribute to obesity among children and adolescents.

2. Elaborate on the role and responsibilities of nurses in implementing strategies to prevent obesity among children and adolescents.

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