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Relationship between Canada’s Children Obesity and their Eating Habits

Over the last three decades, we have noticed an epidemic increase of obesity among children. Since few studies have been done in relation with children’s eating habits and obesity in Canada, and since these are still not conclusive, this research will demonstrate that genetics is not the main factor that contributes to developing obesity as many studies tend to show. Indeed, by comparing and contrasting answers from questionnaires filled out by elementary grade students and their parents, we hope to show that the nutritional aspect is the major responsible factor. Finally, we will learn some basic information on how to read nutritional facts labelling, study children’s favourite meals and compare and contrast results with the newest Canadian food guide recommendations versus facts labelling.