Physical health essential for child well-being: Report Card 16 - Worlds of Influence

What makes a good childhood? Good physical health. Health indicators also highlight areas of concern: 1 in 15 infants in rich countries is born with low weight – a key risk to survival. In 10 countries, more than one in three children is overweight or obese. The number of obese children (aged 5–19) worldwide is expected to grow from 158 million to 250 million by 2030. In this video we talk to a Greek family from a low socio-economic status about the challenges they face in giving their children a balanced diet and ensuring they get enough exercise. Download UNICEF Innocenti's Report Card 16: https://www.unicef-irc.org/publicatio...