Childhood obesity has increased insanely in the last couple of years. Believe it or not, but it more than doubled in children over the previous 25 to 35 years. This differs with obesity that could be defined as having too much of body fat. They're a consequence of having an imbalance that related to caused by an expending calories for the number while they're different. Which Are Dangerous health issue to these people? Cardiovascular Disease. Kids that are obese have a risk factor such as high cholesterol levels and blood pressure level and suffering from multiple diseases. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/sites/default/files/main/articles/860-header-childhood-obesity-iStock_000043084900_Large.jpg [](https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/sites/default/files/main/articles/860-header-childhood-obesity-iStock_000043084900_Large.jpg) The increase in obesity can be linked to many reasons: increased availability of calorie-laden foods in many countries, increased energy intake due to high levels of sedentary lifestyle, the increasing availability of high technology and the increasing use of electronic media that makes eating healthier easier - particularly on a mobile device.One of the most troubling statistics is that the obesity epidemic is not evenly spread across the world, but rather, it is happening in most places where a high percentage of the population is overweight. This was especially true in the United States, the former and current leader in the obesity epidemic. https://metrocebu.news/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/childhood-obesity.jpeg [](https://metrocebu.news/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/childhood-obesity.jpeg) With obesity becoming more severe in children, it is more likely to remain obese through old age, which means that the risk for obesity is more likely to grow. Losing Weight At Later Age. With obesity becoming more severe in young children, it's likely that their health may begin to decline, which in turn can result in more weight-related problems like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Obesity is always going to be a serious concern when it comes to how a body is maintained and even more so, how we maintain our weight and exercise. A high body weight can develop into a chronic disease and even a life threatening disease if left untreated can lead to obesity related conditions later on. With that said obesity related conditions which may or may not lead to a higher risk for a higher incidence of certain diseases or problems including diabetes. And while being overweight may be more dangerous, being obese in the first place, can actually result in things like heart attacks and strokes. https://www.deccanherald.com/sites/dh/files/styles/article_detail/public/article_images/2018/09/04/file71ncsuoxppy1dqv34279153600.jpg?itok=lnWQ7dhD [](https://www.deccanherald.com/sites/dh/files/styles/article_detail/public/article_images/2018/09/04/file71ncsuoxppy1dqv34279153600.jpg?itok=lnWQ7dhD) . There are many things you can do to prevent a child from being overweight or obese: . Teach your child to eat healthy. In our house we eat organic fruits, veggies, whole wheat bread and whole wheat pasta. Most of us eat about 2.5-3 meals per day and in order to avoid overeating try to make as many small meals as possible each day. I also try to make sure we have some fruits and veggies when we go shopping. It may seem a little obvious, but make sure you make it a habit to include some vegetables in your meals. You should teach your children to be physically active rather than lazy lifestyle. Teach them watching television all day and playing games on PlayStation is not good for their health. Obesity is one of the worst thing that can happen to a child educate them about it so they can live and enjoy a health life.
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