Obesity in children . Q&A

Obesity

1-What is obesity?

 Obesity is the excess fat in the body.

2-What are the reasons for obesity in children?  

 The reasons for obesity in children involve unhealthy food choices, lack of exercices and eating habits.

3-Is obesity only a national problem?
 No, obesity is a worldwide problem.

4-What do statistics show?
 Statistics show that from 1985 to 1995 the number of overweight children, aged 7–15 year olds, almost doubled.

5-What is making the obesity problem worse?

•  Food is cheaper.
• Increasing of : portion size,using cars,two families income,marketing of food and drinks, and the time spend in paid employment.
• lack of physical education at schools.

6-Does obesity have an impact on children's health?

   Yes

7-If yes, explain how?

Obesity leads to serious health issues include, diabetes,    liver problems, eating disorders, etc.

8-What are the other impacts caused by obesity in children?

 obesity children may have low self-esteem which impact on how they feel about themselves and on other aspects of their lives.  changing lifestyle and diet will help maintain a healthy weight.

9-What is the treatment?
changing lifestyle and diet will maintain a healthy weight.