Obesity in children

Obesity in children

• What is obesity?

Obesity is a chronic disease and in this disease the level of stored energy in the body that is in form of fat tissue is very high.

• What are the reasons for obesity in children?

The reasons of childhood obesity are unhealthy diet, the bad eating habites and sedentary activities.

• Is obesity only a national problem? What do statistics show?

Yes it is. The statistics shows that the number of obesity of 7-15 years of age is increased in 1985-1995.

• What is making worse the obesity problem?

The changes of our style life:1.The food are cheap.
2.Increases of uses of take away food.
3.Energy-dense foods and drinks are more readily available.
4.Portion amount in food has increased.
5.There is more food and drink with high energy-dense.
6.Traveling bye car has incresed.
7.The family income has increased.
8.Most of parents are employed.

9.Reduction of physical education.

• Does obesity have an impact on children’s health?

Yes,