Dangers of Childhood Obesity
It's difficult to turn on the TV these days without seeing a report on just how unhealthy our kids are. The number of children who are
dangerously overweight, and practically obese, has skyrocketed in recent years.
dangers of childhood obesity: What's the Danger?
An obese child has a 70% larger risk of becoming an obese adult, and closer to 80% if one parent is obese. Not to mention these horrible dangers of childhood obesity:
Not only are these danger's physical, but they are also emotional and psychological. Here are just a few such problems of childhood obesity:
dangers of childhood obesity: Symptoms and Precursors
Of course it is almost always apparent by simply visual characteristics, however, from your child's weight, height and age, you can also measure their Body Mass Index(BMI), The BMI can be used along with published charts to determine whether or not your child falls within the normal range. Some other precursors and symptoms to be aware of are as follows:
dangers of childhood obesity: How Can We Help Our Children?
dangers of childhood obesity: What's the Danger?
An obese child has a 70% larger risk of becoming an obese adult, and closer to 80% if one parent is obese. Not to mention these horrible dangers of childhood obesity:
- Heart disease
- Type II diabetes
- Joint issues
- High cholesterol
- Breathing problems
Not only are these danger's physical, but they are also emotional and psychological. Here are just a few such problems of childhood obesity:
- Low self-esteem
- Depression
- Lack of confidence, or over-confidence
dangers of childhood obesity: Symptoms and Precursors
Of course it is almost always apparent by simply visual characteristics, however, from your child's weight, height and age, you can also measure their Body Mass Index(BMI), The BMI can be used along with published charts to determine whether or not your child falls within the normal range. Some other precursors and symptoms to be aware of are as follows:
- Abnormal self-consciousness when undressed or center of attention
- Lack of physical activity
- Family history of obesity (especially in immediate family)
- High added sugar intake (sodas, juices, candies, cakes, cookies…)
- Incessant snacking between meals
dangers of childhood obesity: How Can We Help Our Children?
- Help your family to exercise
- Eat a good, sensible, balanced diet from all the food groups
- Stay positive and love your children!
