Obesity has rapidly increased in young rural Chinese, a study has warned because of socio-economic changes which include energy intake and decrease in physical activity.

The study indicated that the traditional societal preference for sons, particularly in rural areas, means that boys are likely to enjoy more of the family’s resources.

The researchers recommend that strategies of intervention should include periodic monitoring, education on the pattern of nutrition, physical exercises and healthy dietary behaviour. 

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