Childhood Eating Patterns

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The saying “you are what you eat” has been going around for along as one can remember, some take it literal. You can be what you eat, especially as a child the eating habits you develop from young follow you throughout your life. While the Canadian Law should be strict on enforcing children eating patterns because it impacts their future, parents should regulate their childhood eating patterns. Poor nutrition can cause health problems, overweight, and obesity. Some of the health problems associated with poor nutrition can be very serious, especially while a child grows into an adult. Obesity occurs from children eating habit trends and influences, parents should be more aware they have an impact of their child's future. The development and

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