OBESITY IN CHILDREN

Obesity in Children and Should They Be Taken Away From Parents

Obesity in Children and Should They Be Taken Away From Parents

Introduction

Nothing causes botheration and disturbance more for an individual than a physical stultification. The general norm of our society resort it inhabitants to judge the personality of an individual from the apparent physical attractiveness. Undoubtedly, the physical well being or fitness inculcates a deep confidence in the individual and enhances the self esteem. However, the scenario is totally different, in the opposite case, which means a person who lacks the physical fitness or attractiveness is prone to develop numerous kinds of complexes and a low self esteem. In some extreme cases it even compels them to avoid the social gathering, because they feel that they will be subjected to ridicule and be made fun of, by others. In the American population, the most prevailing issues with respect to physical fitness are obesity. Obesity leads to the previously mentioned issues and has dire impacts on the psychology of the person. Most importantly, the ratio of children in America, falling victim of obesity is constantly increasing, and there is a great requirement for taking stern measures to curb this issue.

Obesity in Children and Its Causes

Obesity in general denotes the presence of excessive fats in a human body. However, there seldom exists a definite accord among the nutritionists and other individual over the exact reasons and remedial measures, concerning the obesity in children.

There are numerous reasons that cause obesity in children. For instance, children are extremely fond of chocolates, ice creams, candies and much more. These items contain an excessive amount of calories in them. Therefore, children via such food items take in excessive calories, than what they burn. If the eating-habits are not controlled, or the calories intake is not reduced than the child may gain obesity.

Apart from the food intake, amongst other factors that play a pivotal role in inducing obesity in, children are the genetic consideration. Quite often we witness a case in which the obesity exists in the family and is carried on by the child via his/her parents. The eating habits along with a tendency to obesity can cause critical issues for a child with respect to obesity.

Moreover, the eating habits of children have greatly shifted from healthy food item to unhealthy junk food. Such fast food items are not only unhealthy, but are also rich in fats and calories, and lack the essential nutierant to a considerable extent.

More over, the activities associated with the consumption of food, like, having snacks while watching TV, consuming food even when there is no appetite for it, or while completing the homework, also have a significant role in enhancing obesity in a children.

However, most importantly, the lack of physical activities along with excessive consumption of food, like playing outside with friends, cycling etc, are the most important reason for the fats in a child. Televisions, video games and computers, have proven to be detrimental in seriously affecting the ...