- It is a medically dangerous condition because it increases the risk of children's exposure to obesity diseases that usually affect adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular diseases. Obesity in childhood may cause poor self-confidence in the child and depression. 🔳 Causes and factors of obesity in children Most cases of childhood obesity result from primary obesity, which is the product of genetic and environmental influences : 1. Causes of obesity in children The main causes of obesity in children: 🔺 genetic factor The genetic factor greatly affects the amount of fat in the body, the way of eating, and burning calories, in addition, a defect in genes that causes obesity has been identified.
- 🔺Environmental factor On the other hand, the rapid increase in obesity cases indicates the importance of the influence of environmental factors. In the past, the advantage of storing fats was of great importance in the struggle for survival in periods of famine, but in the Western world, which is enriched by an abundance of food, and in which physical activity has decreased significantly as a result of the increase in the number of television viewing, and the use of the computer, the storage of fats has turned into a negative issue. 2. Risk factors The most important factors that increase the risk of obesity are: Lack of exercise. The unhealthy nature of children's eating. Medical family history. family tension. Economic problems. Take some medications that increase weight. 🔳Complications of childhood obesity There are diseases that appear in people with obesity, including: Shortness of breath during sleep. Sleep Apnea. Increased fatigue and a decrease in the level of academic achievement. A tendency to increase intracranial pressure, characterized by headache and blurred vision. Psychological and social problems as boys refuse to accompany the obese, and therefore the obese child tends to be depressed.
- 🔳 Tips to get rid of obesity Maintaining breastfeeding for two years : ◾ Provide a daily appropriate portion for the child of fresh fruits, dark and leafy vegetables. ◾ Provide unsweetened natural juices as an alternative to soft drinks and processed juices that contain a large amount of sugar. ◾ Reduce fried food, and use the grilling and boiling method in preparing food. ◾ Use healthy oils in food preparation such as olive oil and coconut oil. ◾ Provide vegetable protein, as well as boiled eggs to the child because eggs curb appetite. ◾ Not serving meals in front of the TV, playing games, or even studying so that the child feels full quickly. ◾Exercise, breathe deeply, and walk in nature every day. ◾ Drink plenty of water. ◾ Avoid drinking soft drinks, and light foods that contain a high percentage of sugars. Drink plenty of fluids, especially natural juices
- Many children and adolescents suffer from overweight, which can turn into obesity resulting in many health problems, in addition to social and emotional problems, so it is necessary to pay attention and know the reasons behind weight gain and the treatment and preventive methods that must be followed.
Obesity in Children
Childhood obesity is a condition of overweight that occurs in childhood and in adolescents
