Childhood Obesity

Abstract

This report reviews the hazard and ways to reduce the consequences related to childhood obesity. Presently there is no definite definition existing for child obesity in the dictionary, there are several situations available in writing where numerous encounters of such cases are reasonably well allied. There is a short term risk that severally over weighted children are prone to diseases. The secular trend and increasing existence of childhood obesity, proposes that if aggressive measures are not adopted to resolve this issues, then the consequences can be substantial and effect can be long lasting. Children are suggested level one precaution, as there is a fair chance of losing weight by the time they reach adulthood. Obese children are prone to multiple diseases, in some scenario's it may lead to disability and premature death (Bessesen, 2008).

Table of Contents

Abstract2

Thesis Statement4

Introduction4

Discussion4

Causes of Childhood obesity5

Ways to reduce Obesity6

Conclusion8

Childhood Obesity

Thesis Statement

Obesity among children is observed a gradually increasing global issue. Choices available for children are highly influenced by their environment that affects directly their diet and physical activity habits (Bessesen, 2008).

Introduction

The Global ratio of overweight children falling under the age criteria of five, in the year 2010 is 42 million (WHO, 2012). In 21st century, childhood obesity is one of the serious concerns and a challenge for public health organizations. Since in majority cases, a child if he is obese in the age of 5 then there is a fair probability that it will prevail in his adulthood as well. In order to curtail, the prior mentioned issue awareness is created among parents by nutritionist and doctors. The similar activities can be witnessed at school and play group levels regarding food consumption guide for children. Increase in awareness will lead to a prominent decrease in diseases such as diabetes and heart related diseases. These diseases can even cause disability and in some cases might lead to premature death.

Discussion

Children's choice is influenced by its surrounding, especially his diet and physical activities. Social and economic growth as well as procedures used in the areas of transport, agriculture, environment, food processing, education, urban planning, marketing influence and distribution children's dietary behavior and fondness as well as their physical movement patterns. Increasingly, these influences are promoting unhealthful weight rise leading to a steady gain in the occurrence of childhood obesity (Cornette, 2008).

Causes of Childhood obesity

The factors affecting the environment of child are as following:

Technology Factor

Research demonstrates that if a single parent is obese, a child's threat of becoming an overweight adult is 50%; if both parents are obese, the hazard enhances to 80%. It is common believe that obesity comes genetically, however the blame cannot be shifted on surrounding entirely as in some cases it is partly genetic (Family related). However, in these days lifestyle has made tremendous change in people. Technology has replaced most of the common chores instead of playing outdoor most children prefer indoor play stations. Most parents furnish their child rooms with a personal television which is a huge barrier for outdoor ...