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30 Childhood obesity is a problem that needs to be addressed. In this article I’ll list 10 important childhood obesity facts you should know. 31. About 25 million children are overweight.42. In the US, 32% of all kids are now overweight. 33. 70% of obese adolescents are still obese when they mature. 34. The number of obese children has been growing at a high rate for the last 20 years. In the US, this number has almost tripled. 35. Obese kids have a higher risk of developing serious illnesses like hearth disease, liver disease and asthma. 36. An alarming number of children get type 2 diabetes because of their weight problems. Only 20 years ago, it was quite rare to diagnose young people with type 2 diabetes. Back then, 2 percent of newly diagnosed people with diabetes were young, while the number of young people with diabetes today is 20%. 37. Obesity does not only affect the childrens physical health, but can also damage them psychologically. Overweight kids are more likely to get bullied, and are more likely to fall into depression. 38. New studies show that lack of sleep increases chances of children becoming overweight. 39. The costs of health care for obese kids are about 3 times more than for those that aren’t obese. 40. the most common causes for childhood obesity are bad eating habits, to little exercise, an unhealthy family lifestyle and genetics. 41.Imagine how it must feel like to get bullied for being overweight on a regular basis. You probably know this, but it’s important to take action. ** Losing Weight is the First Step in Obesity Treatment **

42.There are many theories circulating about the best way to lose weight. 43.For a person who is obese, weight loss can seem like an insurmountable obstacle to better health. 44.The key to effective obesity treatment is to work closely with your doctor to ensure that your weight loss program will be the healthiest for you. 45.Before you begin any type of program, your doctor will need to give you a thorough checkup to find out if there are any other medical problems that are the result of obesity. 46.For example, if you are suffering from high blood pressure, your diet and exercise program will need to be modified accordingly so that it is safe for you. 47.Partnering with your doctor on your chosen program will also allow him to monitor you closely throughout to ensure that you achieve your desired results. 48.   49.    50.