Is it a disease, a health condition, or just something to describe a child who is overweight? In the following article, I will give an explanation of what childhood obesity means:
Childhood obesity is a health condition where the extra fat of a child is having a negative affect on the child and his/her well being. In fact, it is such a huge problem in our society, that it has been labeled a national epidemic! It is expected that in the year 2010, fifty percent of children in the US will be obese!
Childhood obesity can lead to serious health problems and diseases. These include Stereotypes of being overweight also affect obese kids. In general, overweight children are made fun of all the time from peers, and even sometimes from family members. This can lead to depression and social anxiety disorders in the child. Childhood obesity has also been proven to increase mortality rates as the child matures into adulthood, as they are more likely to develop heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension (high blood pressure) as well
If you are a parent of an obese child, it is definitely a good idea to treat to treat it before they mature into adulthood. The chances of heart attack is dramatically increased if the obesity in the child is not taken care of at a young age. You are not alone. There are people who can help you and your child in your struggle to overcome his/her obesity. Never give up!
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