Obesity in Children

Title page of childhood obesity directory Purpose 1 Introduction 2 Change in theory 2 Definition of body weight and obesity 4 Statistics 4 Research and research 5 Reasons and solutions for body inactivity of obese infants 6 Genetics 7 Selection of food 7 Economical and Economic situation 8 Child 8 Prevention of obesity 9 Evaluation 10 References 11 Purpose To raise awareness of adverse effects on obesity and its health through informative conversation with the help of local council.

Childhood obesity is a big problem. In the past few years, the number of childhood obesity has increased. The number of obese children in the US has increased in the past few years. As the number of video games, computers and television is clearly increasing, they are now considered to be needed and are beginning to take over the importance of exercise. Lack of exercise can lead to obesity, which can cause many adverse effects. Obesity continues to cause problems for these children

Over the past three years, childhood obesity tripled. Childhood obesity is considered the number one health threat in the United States. Childhood obesity is a major problem faced by the United States. Today more than 9 million (Sericia 4 in May) American children are overweight and obese. Unfortunately, these children 's "2 million people" (Tanner 2005) are at risk of type 2 diabetes. Obesity is a burden to the US economy, and the US spends $ 147 billion annually (Holden, 2010). - What is obesity? Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually over 20% of ideal body weight, morbid obesity is over 40% of body fat. The latest obesity guidelines use an index called BMI (Body Mass Index). This is the weight of an individual multiplied by 703 and divided by twice the height (inches). A BMI of 25.9-29 is considered overweight, and a BMI of more than 30 is considered obese