Childhood obesity : causes and prevention

Childhood obesity:

Childhood obesity is the disorder in which the child is over weight for the age.

Childhood obesity is a serious health problem has high potential health risk to them in future during their youth and adult age.

The age group between 6 and 11 years have the higher rate of childhood obesity in united states as compared to previous decade.

Childhood obesity has been doubled in last decade and adolescent,i.e. the age group below 18 obesity has tripled. In order to maintain health in future the Childhood obesity need to controlled.

These overweight children or obese children will become obese adults and are at high risk of heart diseases. Overweight children are also at risk of sleep apnea, bone and joint disorder, poor performance in studies, etc.

Healthy eating and physical activity helps in control and prevention
of childhood obesity.

Body mass index measurement in schools helps to know the body mass index of children and measures can be taken to control childhood obesity.

Childhood obesity leads to adult obesity when they grew up.

Prevention of childhood obesity:-

• establish regular eating patter in children.

• don’t allow the children to EAT always.

• avoid junk foods

• regular practice of exercise helps in preventing obesity.

• proper health education should be given to children. ..