More than one in five Slovak children aged seven to 13 is overweight or obese, according to a new survey presented by the educational programme Viem, čo zjem. The study found that the share of overweight and obese children has increased compared with last year, while many parents continue to underestimate their children's weight. Researchers also reported a rise in the consumption of fast food, sweets and sugary drinks. Although regular physical activity has slightly increased overall, children with a healthy weight are significantly more likely to exercise every day than those who are overweight.
Source: TASR, STVR
Patrícia Polakovičová; Photo: TASR
