One of the most surprising things about childhood obesity is that, while most people think that this is very much a problem which is restricted to the richer western societies, statistics show that it is now many of the third world countries who are experiencing the fastest growth in child obesity.
 
Although this is a major problem today, it could well be just the tip of the iceberg and the situation will probably get much worse before it gets better. Child obesity is becoming an epidemic, with 30% of children estimated to be considered overweight or obese by 2010.