Child Obesity Graph 1 Adolescent Girls
Child Obesity Graph 2 Adolescent Boys
Child Obesity Graph 3 Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. Children and Adolescents
The method used to calculate the obesity of children in class is by using the Body Mass Index, or how it is usually abbreviated as BMI. This action is acceptable for determining the level of obesity in children aged two years to 17 seems to work. One must of course remember that BMI may differ according to age and gender.
The main concern of several doctors about obesity in children is these obese children will grow up with many health problems, as the weight has a snowball effect if it isnt kept in watchful check. It isn't that hard to read the labels at the store. If you are a parent, this is your duty to set an example of a balanced diet. If you dont, your child will be at risk for very life threatening conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, hypertension, sleep disorders and other problems. Disease of the liver is also possible, the onset of puberty, appetite and eating disorders that are in the form of bulimia and anorexia, skin infections or respiratory difficulties such as asthma. It is understood that most studies have shown that overweight children often become overweight adults.
Often there are emotional problems, working closely with obesity in children due to constant teasing and bullying, the child makes the experience of colleagues. In some cases, the harassment and teasing from their families. All jokes in May of this constant feeling of low self-esteem as a nice break, such as periods of depression.
The conditions for obesity in children of these concerns are varied and can be activated by a variety of physical and emotional triggers. Diets are generally high in the list of reasons, but it is often impossible to determine the exact cause.
More information can be found here: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/childhood/prevalence.htm
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