Childhood obesity is one of the serious medical condition in which a child is obese i.e. above the normal weight according to his or her age. Childhood obesity can lead to further complications later in their live.
Symptoms:
• Sleep apnea
• Fatigue
• Dehydration
• Excessive body fat around the waist
• Insomnia
• Pain in back and joints
• Lower self esteem
• Depression
• Social isolation
• Anxiety
Causes:
• Eating too much fatty foods like junk food, Sweets, ice-cream refined flour and chocolates
• Drinking fizzy drinks
• Inactive life style
• Using too much mobile phone and internet
• Sitting in front of screen
• Family history
• Psychological factors like stress, sadness, unfulfilled emotions.
Complications:
• Type 2 diabetes
• Metabolic syndrome
• High cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• Bone fraction
Treatments:
• Low glycemic diet
• Physical activity
• Weight loss surgery
• Active lifestyle
• Limited screen time i.e. in front of television/tablet/monitor/mobile phone
• Avoid fizzy drinks and junk food
• Positive environment
