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CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Obesity among young people is a national concern. The percentage of children and adolescence who are overweight has more than doubled in the past 30 years. It is estimated that 5.3 million young people aged 6-17 are seriously overweight.
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CAUSES OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY
The causes of obesity are complex and include genetic, biological, behavioral and cultural factors. Basically, obesity occurs when a person eats more calories than the body burns up. If one parent is obese, there is a 50 percent chance tht the children will also be obese. However, when both parents are obese, the children have an 80 percent chance of being obese. Although certain medical disorders can cause obesity, less than 1 percent of all obesity is caused by physical problems.
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OBESITY IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE CAN BE RELATED TO:
• poor eating habits
• overeating or binging
• lack of exercise ( i.e. couch potato kids)
• family history or obesity
• medical illnesses (endocrine, neurological problemsº
• medications (steroids, some psychiatric medications)
• stressful life events or changes (separations, divorce, moves, deaths, abuse)
• family and peer problems
• low self-esteen
• depression or other emotional problems
These statistics are reported by the US department of Health and Human Services. |
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