Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rising trend of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in China, highlighting the significant increase in body weight and the associated health risks. Group 1: Increasing Weight Among Children - From 1992 to 2020, the average height and weight of children aged 6-17 in China have been increasing, with boys showing a weight increase of 1.4 kg and height increase of 1.6 cm from 2010-2013 to 2015-2017 [5][10] - The obesity rates among boys aged 6-17 reached 10% during 2015-2017, which is 4.4 percentage points higher than that of girls [10][13] - The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children aged 6-17 was 11.1% and 7.9%, respectively, compared to 6.8% and 3.6% in children under 6 [10][8] Group 2: Preschool Children and Regional Disparities - In 2019, the overweight rate for preschool children (under 5 years) was 22.1%, with Hunan, Hong Kong, and Macau having the highest rates [15][16] - Hunan's overweight rate for preschool children increased from 27.8% in 2000 to 32.8% in 2019, with predictions suggesting it could reach 40.6% by 2030 [16][23] - The dietary habits in Hunan, characterized by spicy and oily foods, may contribute to the rising overweight rates among children [23][28] Group 3: Intergenerational Impact of Obesity - Children born to overweight parents are more than three times likely to be overweight themselves [30][35] - Fast eating habits increase the risk of overweight in children, with a 1.91 times higher risk compared to normal-weight peers [35][38] - The global trend shows a significant increase in obesity rates, with adult obesity rates more than doubling and youth obesity rates tripling from 1990 to 2022 [38]