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Child Obesity

Child Obesity. Presentation by:. CHILDHOOD OBESITY. children who tend to have excessive body fat weight is beyond the normal weight common in children having a genetic predisposition to obesity. WHO IS AT RISK. Important risk factors

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Child Obesity

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  1. Child Obesity Presentation by:

  2. CHILDHOOD OBESITY • children who tend to have excessive body fat • weight is beyond the normal weight • common in children having a genetic predisposition to obesity

  3. WHO IS AT RISK • Important risk factors • Regular consumption of foods that have more sugar and fat • Being less physically active • Watching TV regularly and playing video games • Having stress • Belonging to family which is overweight • low income background • Having hormone disorders

  4. CLASSIFYING CHILDHOOD OBESITY • Classified on the basis of its seriousness • Classified according to the BMI (Body Mass Index) readings • The table in the next sldie characterizes the BMI for children between 2 to 20 years according to their genders.

  5. CLASSIFYING CHILDHOOD OBESITY BMI for age percentiles for girls 2 to 20 years of age. BMI for age percentiles for boys 2 to 20 years of age

  6. EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY ON THE HEALTH • Cause numerous other physical problems such as • cardiac problems • Cancer • sleep apnea • high blood pressures • Metabolic problems like Diabetes • hormonal problems • face depression and low self esteem.

  7. EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY ON THE HEALTH

  8. WHAT CAUSES CHILDHOOD OBESITY • Diet • Inactive lifestyle • Genetic influence • Household environment • Developmental influence • Medical problems • Psychological impact

  9. COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM CHILDHOOD OBESITY • Type II Diabetes • Elevated cholesterol level and high blood pressure • Metabolic problems • Liver problems • Facing joint and bone problems • Suffering from respiratory problems • Having sleep disorders • Early puberty or menstruation • Suffering from psychological problems • Excessive fatigue and lethargy

  10. MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY • Lifestyle changes • Games • Sports • Swimming • Exercises • Medication • Medicines that are used to prevent the intestinal absorption of fat

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