Obesity in children

• What is obesity?

Obesity is a medical terms which is a result of excess body fat being stored.

• What are the reasons for obesity in children?

Obesity is caused by choosing unhealthy diet, lacking of physical activity, Spending a lot of

time on sedentary pursuits, overweight parents and genetics.

• Is obesity only a national problem? What do statistics show?

No. Levels of childhood obesity are increasing at alarming rates in many countries,

including the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Statistics show that in Australia, one in five children and adolescents are either overweight

or obese.

• What is making worse the obesity problem?

Changing society has contributed to obesity

• Does obesity have an impact on children’s health?· If yes, explain how?

Yes. Childhood obesity can lead to many healthy problems, such as: type 2 diabetes,

eating disorders (bulimia or binge eating), orthopeadic disorders, liver problems,

respiratory disorders, sleep apnoea and cardiomyopathy.

• What are the other impacts caused by obesity in children?

Childhood obesity has an impact on how children feel about themselves, such as low self-

esteem. In addition, it increases the risk of a range of diseases and disorders in adulthood.

• What is the treatment?

-go to see a doctor,

-nutrientists

-dietarians

-go for your life infoline