CHILDHOOD OBESITY ITS CONSEQUENCES AND MANAGEMENT

CHILDHOOD OBESITY IT'S CONSEQUENCES AND MANAGEMENT

The occurrence of childhood obesity is increasing over few years.It has both physical and psychological impact on his or her life. Obesity is caused by imbalance caloric intake and caloric utilization. These children are likely to stay obese in their adult life and can develop various health conditions which can limit their quality of life and its length.Maintaining a healthy weight is extremely important in order to avoid health conditions.

CAUSES OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Childhood can be genetic or environmental .But most common is environmental which includes wrong eating habits, over eating, physical inactivity

We cannot deny the fact that kids nowadays are highly addicted to gadgets and they are less physically active. Kids used play in parks and outdoor games more so at that time childhood obesity was not that common like today.

Secondly the most important thing that plays a key role is dietary habits and over eating. Consumption of diet rich in fats and carbohydrates make it worse and not only junk food has negative impact on child’s body but also on his brain.

The kids who consume more junk has negative impact on child’s brain and those kids have less IQ level as compare to the one who take good quality food.

Other cause of childhood obesity is genetic .obese parents are likely to have obese kids. Genes play a vital role in gaining weight and body fat distribution.

CONSEQUENCES OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY

If the child is obese it has negative impact on his physicals as well as psychological and social health.

Childhood obesity is linked to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, sleep apnea, joint conditions and musculoskeletal problems.

Other than disease the child has less self-confidence ,self-esteem and is being abused and neglected not only by outsiders but sometimes from siblings and even parents themselves which leave a really bad impact on his growing mind .This is the bitter reality that obese child is being bullied by everyone.

WARNING SIGNS THAT SHOWS CHILD IS GROWING OBESE

Inability to breathe

Snoring

Feeling tired everyday

Joint pain

Low self-confidence and self esteem

PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Primary prevention is to prevent an overweight child form getting obese.

Secondary prevention is helping him or her to lose weight if possible to prevent co morbidity and consequences.

MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Prevention of child to get obese is the first line of treatment which is very crucial to prevent him or her from health conditions.

Childhood obesity is manageable if lifestyle modifications are to be made.

Keeping a child physically active can make a big change towards a better life.

Encouraging him or her towards weight loss and diet off course which cannot be neglected.

Cutting the carbohydrates and low fat food and small frequent meals will help.

Adding fresh fruits and vegetables and skipping junk food and fried items will help to lose weight

And motivating the child to lose weight and discussing with him the negative effects of obesity will also help.

Nothing is impossible if done with true motivation and consistency .If we encourage our child towards a healthy eating and keeping them physically active successful weight loss can be achieved which in return protect him from various diseases and he will be able to live not only a healthy life but a happy life.

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