Adult diseases now striking children because of poor diet and obesity | GazetteXtra

Adult diseases now striking children because of poor diet and obesity | GazetteXtra: Once seen only among an older population, adult diseases such as fatty liver disease, hypertension and osteoporosis are being diagnosed more and more in children. And you can add to that sleep apnea, Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol levels. The culprits? Unhealthy diets and growing waistlines, experts say.