Childhood+obesity+facts

."Childhood Obesity Facts – Know This Before It’s to Late!." //Articles Base//. n.p., 3 Jan. n.d. Web. 16 Sep. [].

52.A worldwide problem Levels of childhood obesity are increasing at alarming rates in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. In Australia, one in five children and adolescents are either overweight or obese.

53. From 1985 to 1995 the number of overweight 7–15 year olds almost doubled. The numbers of obese children has more than tripled. At the current rate, it is predicted that 65 per cent of young Australians will be overweight or obese by 2020.

54. As overweight and obesity have become more common, there have been some major changes in how we live. These changes have led to people either eating more or becoming less active, all of which has contributed to an increase in overweight and obesity. For example: ** Health problems associated with obesity ** 55.Most of the health problems associated with obesity become obvious in adulthood. Early signs of these later problems are commonly found in children. Potential health problems for obese children include:
 * Changing society has contributed to obesity**
 * The overall cost of food has gone down.
 * More food is prepared away from home.
 * Energy-dense foods and drinks are more readily available.
 * Portion sizes have increased.
 * Marketing of energy-dense foods and drinks has increased.
 * The use of cars has increased.
 * The number of two-income families has increased.
 * The time spent in paid employment has increased.
 * The role of physical education in the school curriculum has reduced.
 * Type 2 diabetes – while this condition is most commonly seen in adults, it is now also being diagnosed in children
 * Eating disorders such as bulimia or binge eating
 * Orthopaedic disorders – problems with foot structure
 * Liver problems, including fatty liver
 * Respiratory disorders, such as blocked airways and restrictions in the chest wall, which cause breathlessness during exercise
 * Sleep apnoea – this is a condition that causes difficulty breathing when sleeping. It also causes snoring, waking often and poor sleep. It makes people feel tired and contributes to poor concentration during the day
 * Cardiomyopathy – a problem with the heart muscle, caused when extra effort is needed to pump blood.

56.Obesity in childhood leads to obesity in adulthood Overweight or obese children are more likely to remain obese as adolescents and become overweight or obese adults. About 80 per cent of obese adolescents will become obese adults.

57. **Social problems for obese children and adolescents** Obesity can have a major impact on how children feel about themselves and how they interact with others. Obese adolescents are more likely to have low self-esteem, which may impact on other aspects of their lives such as the development of friendships and competency at school.

58. Being obese as a child or adolescent increases the risk of a range of diseases and disorders in adulthood, regardless of whether the adult is obese or not. It’s important to identify and start to reverse the condition before children become adults. Ideally, overweight and obesity should be prevented. 59. Sixty-five percent of North Carolina adults are overweight or obese. 60. Obesity has become a common problem in the United States, affecting approximately one in every three adults in this country. 61. Obesity has also become a growing problem among this nation's children. There are many complications that can arise from obesity, including high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and even some forms of cancer. 62. Because obesity can be a dangerous condition for many people, and affect quality of life in negative ways, obesity treatment is important in providing overall good health and well-being. 63. Studies have shown that losing even a small amount of weight can improve health in obese people. 64. Obesity treatment generally involves some type of weight loss program in tandem with an exercise regimen and emotional counseling when necessary. 65. fast food in the key to obesity. 66. Obesity usually starts around when kids are young. 67. Watching t.v and playing video games all the time is another major reason for obesity. 68. after you eat food you shouldn't go in lay down in the bed.