Obesity in children: a problem needing attention- a short note

Abstract

Obesity is the condition in which excess fat has accumulated in the body, mostly in the subcutaneous tissues. Obesity is usually considered to be present when a person is 20% above the recommended weight for his/her height and build. The accumulation of flat is caused principally by the consumption of more food than is required for producing enough energy for daily activities. Other factors can contribute for the obesity, such as: individual genetics characteristics; physical inactivity; a diet high in simple carbohydrates; frequency of eating; medications; psychological factors; diseases such as hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, and Cushi. As is logical, obesity has health consequences. Effectively, there are different illnesses connected to obesity, namely: diabetes, sleep apnea, and even cancer, heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease and gallstones, osteoarthritis, gout. 42