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Obesity in children is a huge public health concern on a national and international scale. In recent years, the prevalence of childhood obesity has increased. It is caused by an imbalance between calorie consumption and expenditure. Children are obese due to one or more genetic, behavioral, and environmental variables. Childhood obesity is associated with physical, psychological, and social health concerns.

A new study conducted in New York reveals that the consumption of ultra-processed foods by expecting mothers has a higher risk of affecting their offspring with obesity or being overweight than any other lifestyle element.