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Sedentary lifestyle responsible for childhood obesity

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Childhood obesity is a harsh reality and parents should take it seriously. They should not assume that when they grow up they will become slim. The quality of junk food is deteriorating. Preference should always be given to home cooked food. All soft drinks have very high levels of sugar which ultimately leads to fat gain. Once in a while eating outside is fine but if it becomes a regular habit it will lead to fat gain in children who already have low metabolism. The number of overweight children in India has doubled in recent years, with a quarter of children considered overweight or obese. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits.

This rise in the number of overweight children is disturbing, because it causes health problems and can lead to social problems. Overweight children are more likely to be teased by their peers or to develop low self-esteem or body image problems. Once children are overweight, it requires a lot of effort and commitment for them to return to a healthy weight. Obesity can have a major impact on how children feel about themselves and how they interact with others. Obese adolescents are more likely to have low self-esteem, which may impact on other aspects of their lives, such as the development of friendships and competency at school. Being obese as a child or adolescent increases the risk of a range of diseases and disorders in adulthood, regardless of whether the adult is obese or not. It’s important to identify and start to reverse the condition before children become adults. Ideally, overweight and obesity should be prevented.

Most of the health problems associated with obesity will become obvious in adulthood. Early signs of these problems are commonly found in children. As overweight and obesity have become more common, there have been some major changes in how we live. These changes have led to people either eating more or becoming less active, all of which has contributed to an increase in weight gain and obesity. Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child’s health or well-being. As methods to determine body fat directly are difficult, the diagnosis of obesity is often based on various tests. It is better for parents to make up their mind to have a good beginning in various aspects concerning obesity from very young age.

(The views expressed by the author in the article are his/her own.)

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