Obesity and Its Effects on Children
Being obese, you are on higher risk of having health conditions such as high blood pressure, type2 diabetes, and high cholesterol which was once regarded as diseases exclusively hitting adults.
But because of our sedentary lifestyle, kids are also prone to getting these diseases because of obesity aside from that, they may also suffer from low self esteem which can be because they get bullied, teased and rejected by kids with normal weight.
Kids who are having weight issues are more likely to develop some unhealthy eating habits and disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa.
Instead of looking for means on how they can lose weight fast, they tend to get more depressed and would numb their emotions with foods.
This depression can lead to drug abuses in the future.
Kids that are overweight or obese are at higher risks of developing certain health complications which can affect their health and life quality in the present and future.
These heath conditions include high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, abnormal levels of blood lipid, type2 diabetes, and joint and problems with bones.
They tend to have frequent shortness in breath which make it more difficult for them to exercise, play sports and join any physical activities as the symptoms can be aggravated which triggers the development of asthma.
Obesity also causes restlessness or disorder in sleeping pattern like obstructive sleep apnea.
They are also prone to having diseases in the bladder and liver.
Overweight kids also tend to age prematurely.
They may become taller than other kids of their age and mature sexually then their peers.
This situation raises the expectation that they must act the way they look and not based on their real age.
Female kids who are obese are more likely to have their menstruation in irregular cycle and possible fertility problems in the future.
Cardiovascular diseases present during the childhood years increase the risk of suffering from serious health problems such as heart failure, heart disease, and stroke.
Treating and preventing obesity and overweight in childhood can reduce the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases during adult years.
But because of our sedentary lifestyle, kids are also prone to getting these diseases because of obesity aside from that, they may also suffer from low self esteem which can be because they get bullied, teased and rejected by kids with normal weight.
Kids who are having weight issues are more likely to develop some unhealthy eating habits and disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa.
Instead of looking for means on how they can lose weight fast, they tend to get more depressed and would numb their emotions with foods.
This depression can lead to drug abuses in the future.
Kids that are overweight or obese are at higher risks of developing certain health complications which can affect their health and life quality in the present and future.
These heath conditions include high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, abnormal levels of blood lipid, type2 diabetes, and joint and problems with bones.
They tend to have frequent shortness in breath which make it more difficult for them to exercise, play sports and join any physical activities as the symptoms can be aggravated which triggers the development of asthma.
Obesity also causes restlessness or disorder in sleeping pattern like obstructive sleep apnea.
They are also prone to having diseases in the bladder and liver.
Overweight kids also tend to age prematurely.
They may become taller than other kids of their age and mature sexually then their peers.
This situation raises the expectation that they must act the way they look and not based on their real age.
Female kids who are obese are more likely to have their menstruation in irregular cycle and possible fertility problems in the future.
Cardiovascular diseases present during the childhood years increase the risk of suffering from serious health problems such as heart failure, heart disease, and stroke.
Treating and preventing obesity and overweight in childhood can reduce the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases during adult years.
