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For decades, malnutrition meant hunger, undernourishment, and underweight children. But not anymore. A new global study reveals a shocking shift: for the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight. From ultraprocessed junk food to aggressive corporate marketing, childhood obesity is now a worldwide health crisis—affecting 188 million children. And it's not just about weight. It's about heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, and long-term consequences. What's causing this silent epidemic? Who’s really to blame—families, kids, or corporations? And what can governments do before it's too late?

More Children Are Obese Than Underweight: Report | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

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More Children Are Obese Than Underweight: Report | Vantage with Palki ...