Childhood obesity

Childhood obesity

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  EDINAM LONG UNIVERSITY OFWISCONSIN - GREEN BAY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY CHILDHOOD OBESITY
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  WHAT IS CHILDHOODOBESITY  Childhood obesity is the buildup of excessive fat  Every human being has a body shape that is just right for them, but sometimes the body can store excessive body fat which causes changes to the body.  It is very important that height and weight change evenly together as children develop.
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  WHAT IS CHILDHOODOBESITY  If a child stores too much fat they can be classified as overweight or obese.  A sign of childhood obesity is a weight well above the normal for a child’s height and age.  These children are more likely to become obese adults and more likely to experience health issues due to chronic diseases.
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  WHAT ARETHE CAUSESOF OBESITY IN CHILDREN?  Children can often become overweight if their parents are overweight, which can be genetic of the family's pattern of eating and exercise.  An unhealthy diet is one of the main causes of obesity - especially eating fatty foods or eating too much food.  Children not exercising can lead to obesity - eg. sitting around a lot, spending hours on a computer playing video games and watching television for more than an hour a day.  Not getting enough sleep can affect the body's hormones causing obesity.
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  CHILDREN AT RISKOF BECOMING OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE INCLUDE  Children who consume food and drinks that are high in sugar and fat on a regular basis such as fast food, candy, baked goods, pop and other sugar-sweetened beverages Children who are not physically active  Children who watch a lot of television and play a lot of video games, usually children who are not involved in activities that burn calories  live in an environment where healthy eating and physical activity are not encouraged  Children who eat to help deal with stress or social problems
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  PROBLEMS CAUSED BYOBESITY  Unhealthy weight during childhood may result in serious medical problems such as:  High blood pressure and high cholesterol; risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)  Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes  Breathing problems such as asthma and sleep apnea  Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort  Fatty liver disease, gallstones, and gastro-esophageal reflux (eg. Heartburn)
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  PROBLEMS CAUSED BYOBESITY  Overweight or obesity in childhood may result in serious psychological difficulties such as:  The child likely to be teased and bullied  The child likely to bullied by others  The child having poor self-esteem and may feel socially isolated  Risk for depression  The child having poorer social skills  The child experiencing a high stress and anxiety
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  HOWTO AVOID OBESITY Eat more fruit and vegetables such as legumes, whole grains and nuts;  Limit fats by shifting fat consumption away from saturated fats to unsaturated fats;  Limit the intake of sugars;  Stay physically active;  Get a good nights sleep
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  REFERENCES What is obesity?Retrieved from: www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id What is childhood obesity? Retrieved from: www.childhoodobesityfoundation.ca/what-is-childhood-obesity/