Obesity is the accumulation of fat in the body usually caused by excessive consumption of calories in food, higher than the value used by the body for its maintenance and carrying out the activities of everyday life. That is, obesity occurs when the dietary intake is greater than the corresponding energy expenditure.
Possible Complications
People with obesity are more likely to develop diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, joint problems, breathing difficulties, gout, gallstones, and even some forms of cancer.
The most worrying is the childhood obesity, which is increasing overtime. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, around 17% (or 12.7 million) of youngsters and youths aged 2—19 years are obese. Childhood …show more content…
The higher the degree of overweight, higher the severity of the disease will be. Children should be addressed individually and according to age, as each may have different factors that increase your risk for obesity. For children and adolescents who are overweight with no risk of developing other diseases. It can only be recommended maintenance. The explanation: the child 's growth can cause it to enter a healthy BMI range, without necessarily lose weight. As for children with established obesity and risk of developing other diseases, weight loss is recommended. Weight loss should be slow and steady, and the methods are the same as those used for adults - that is, eating a healthy diet, and exercising. Success depends largely on its commitment to help your son or daughter to make these …show more content…
Parents are the ones who buy the food, cook the food, and decide where food is eaten. Even small changes can make a big difference in the health of their child. As well as the Practice of physical activity, in addition to burning calories, physical exercises also help strengthen bones and muscles of children, improve your mood, and help to sleep. Another important factor is that encouraging physical activity in childhood can cause the child to keep these habits in the future, avoiding obesity throughout life. Or else Medicines For severe cases of childhood obesity, already associated with other conditions, may be prescribed medications. However, drug therapy is often not recommended for adolescents and children - unless he has an illness that require treatment with drugs such as thyroid disorders or high cholesterol. Drugs do not replace the adoption of healthy habits such as diet and
Possible Complications
People with obesity are more likely to develop diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, joint problems, breathing difficulties, gout, gallstones, and even some forms of cancer.
The most worrying is the childhood obesity, which is increasing overtime. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, around 17% (or 12.7 million) of youngsters and youths aged 2—19 years are obese. Childhood …show more content…
The higher the degree of overweight, higher the severity of the disease will be. Children should be addressed individually and according to age, as each may have different factors that increase your risk for obesity. For children and adolescents who are overweight with no risk of developing other diseases. It can only be recommended maintenance. The explanation: the child 's growth can cause it to enter a healthy BMI range, without necessarily lose weight. As for children with established obesity and risk of developing other diseases, weight loss is recommended. Weight loss should be slow and steady, and the methods are the same as those used for adults - that is, eating a healthy diet, and exercising. Success depends largely on its commitment to help your son or daughter to make these …show more content…
Parents are the ones who buy the food, cook the food, and decide where food is eaten. Even small changes can make a big difference in the health of their child. As well as the Practice of physical activity, in addition to burning calories, physical exercises also help strengthen bones and muscles of children, improve your mood, and help to sleep. Another important factor is that encouraging physical activity in childhood can cause the child to keep these habits in the future, avoiding obesity throughout life. Or else Medicines For severe cases of childhood obesity, already associated with other conditions, may be prescribed medications. However, drug therapy is often not recommended for adolescents and children - unless he has an illness that require treatment with drugs such as thyroid disorders or high cholesterol. Drugs do not replace the adoption of healthy habits such as diet and