Obesity in ChildrenTable of ContentsTitle PageObjectives 1Introduction 2Theory of Change 2Definition of Weight and Obesity 4Statistics 4Research and Studies5Causes of Childhood Obesity and SolutionsPhysically Inactive 6Genetics 7Food Selection 7Finance and economic situation 8Effects of obesity on children 8Preventing obesity 9Evaluation 10Re references 11Objectives• Raise awareness of obesity and its harmful consequences on health, through an informative conference with the help of the municipality.• Support research on obesity and its health consequences, with emphasis on public health promotion. • Educate parents and their young children on the prevention of obesity and its harmful consequences in the event of poor diet.IntroductionThe topic chosen was based on childhood obesity in Malta, as it is statistically proven that Malta is one of the largest countries in the world having a number of overweight and obese children. In this study, we focused on planning a campaign with the help of some local councils to deliver an informative message to children and their parents. The goal is to change their lifestyle by eating healthily, factors that can lead to obesity and preventing children. of certain medical illnesses. We chose the theory of change to base our studies. After realizing the importance of healthy eating, we decided to spread awareness so that everyone can understand the context of healthy eating. Our goal was to try to change a child's diet and lifestyle by raising awareness in society. The research conducted relied on other proven studies to reinforce the concept...... middle of article ......2).Childhood obesity. Retrieved March 23, 2013 from: http://www.kidsmalta.com/articles/view/485/Childhood-Obesity.aspxNIH.(2013).Obesity.Retrieved March 22, 2013 from: http://www.nlm. nih.gov/medlineplus/obesity.htmlSymptoms of Obesity: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/signs.htmlSchwimmer, JB, Burwinkle, TM and Varni, JW (2003) . Health-related quality of life of severely obese children and adolescents. Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 289, pp. (1813-1819)Warschburger, P (2005). The unhappy obese child. WHO. (2013). Malta launches obesity strategy. Retrieved March 29, 2013 from: http://www.euro.who.int/en/where-we-work/member-states/malta/sections/news/2012/05/malta-launches-obesity-strategyhttp:/ /eurpub.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/08/08/eurpub.cks052