Childhood Obesity Bigger is better, right? A bigger house, the bigger iPhone, but bigger is not better in all cases. In a particular case, when dealing with children, it is actually very serious and unhealthy. Child obesity has become a growing problem. 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese today (Fitness). So yes, child obesity has become a huge problem but not just in the United States, it is a problem all over the world. Increases in child obesity prevalence have been seen in all racial and ethnic groups with the majority of obese children being Mexican American (Deckelbaum). There are many factors that come into play when dealing with child obesity. Parents have become inattentive to what their children are eating. Yes, with a busy
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One complication is metabolic syndrome which isn’t a disease itself, but rather a collection of conditions that put a child at risk for developing heart disease and diabetes. Other diseases such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are also common in obese children. These diseases contribute to the buildup in arteries which can cause heart attack or stroke later in life. (Childhood Obesity). Children who are obese have a greater risk for bone and joint problems, as well as sleep apnea. Obese children are more likely to be obese as adults, which puts them at risk for heart disease, type two diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. Also, extra weight on a child 's body can cause problems with the development and health of a child 's lungs, leading to asthma or other breathing problems. According to Sahoo at the Journal of Family Medicine and care, “Until recently, many of these health conditions had only been found in adults; now they are extremely prevalent in obese children” (Sahoo 4). It is sad to think about what the world has come to and what we are doing to our children 's …show more content…
Providing healthy meals and snacks for children would be the most important thing to do. Foods high in sugars, fats, and calories are what should be avoided. Next, encourage and motivate children to have some sort of physical activity to burn calories and keep their weight normal. Lastly, if possible, parents should do exactly what they want their children doing. Children mimic what adults do, so if adults are eating healthy and exercising, children are more likely to do it as well. Children learn a lot about health, exercising and making good nutritional choices at home. Therefore, parents that enforce a healthy lifestyle at home, usually avoid obesity
One complication is metabolic syndrome which isn’t a disease itself, but rather a collection of conditions that put a child at risk for developing heart disease and diabetes. Other diseases such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are also common in obese children. These diseases contribute to the buildup in arteries which can cause heart attack or stroke later in life. (Childhood Obesity). Children who are obese have a greater risk for bone and joint problems, as well as sleep apnea. Obese children are more likely to be obese as adults, which puts them at risk for heart disease, type two diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. Also, extra weight on a child 's body can cause problems with the development and health of a child 's lungs, leading to asthma or other breathing problems. According to Sahoo at the Journal of Family Medicine and care, “Until recently, many of these health conditions had only been found in adults; now they are extremely prevalent in obese children” (Sahoo 4). It is sad to think about what the world has come to and what we are doing to our children 's …show more content…
Providing healthy meals and snacks for children would be the most important thing to do. Foods high in sugars, fats, and calories are what should be avoided. Next, encourage and motivate children to have some sort of physical activity to burn calories and keep their weight normal. Lastly, if possible, parents should do exactly what they want their children doing. Children mimic what adults do, so if adults are eating healthy and exercising, children are more likely to do it as well. Children learn a lot about health, exercising and making good nutritional choices at home. Therefore, parents that enforce a healthy lifestyle at home, usually avoid obesity