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Child Obesity is Increasing at Warning Pace

Child obesity or childhood obesity is a medical condition that affects children. It is characterized by a weight well above the mean for their height and age and a body mass index well above the norm. Child obesity is considered by many to be an "epidemic" in Western countries, in particular, the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.

According to statistics, over 15% of American children are currently considered obese [Ref: Obesity Society], and the number is growing and about 20-25% of Australian children classified as overweight or obese [Ref: Australian Sport Commission].

Another research has also shown that it is also project that nearly half of kids in north and south America could be overweight by 2010 [Ref: MSNBC].

In short, it is important to start take action to control and manage the body weight of your kids now!

Contents at a Glance

President and Mrs. Bush Discuss Childhoo...
Childhood Obesity
Health Risk of Child Obesity
Some Videos about Child Obesity
Child Obesity Resources
Some Recommended Child Obesity Books for...

Childhood Obesity

Health Risk of Child Obesity

Consequences of Childhood Overweight
Both the short term and long term effects of overweight on health are of concern because of the negative psychological and health consequences in childhood.

Potential Negative Psychological Outcomes:

* Depressive symptoms
* Poor Body Image
* Low Self-Concept
* Risk for Eating Disorders

Negative Health Consequences:

* Insulin Resistance
* Type 2 Diabetes
* Hypertension
* High Total and LDL Cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood
* Low HDL Cholesterol levels in the blood
* Sleep Apnea
* Early puberty
* Orthopedic problems such as Blount's disease and slipped capital femoral epiphysis
* Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (fatty infiltration and inflammation of the liver)

Further, obese children are more likely to be obese as adults, hence they are at increased risk for a number of diseases including: stroke, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and some cancers.

Child Obesity

Child Obesity is Increasing at Warning Pace

Contents at a Glance

Contents at a Glance

President and Mrs. Bush Discuss Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity

Health Risk of Child Obesity

Some Videos about Child Obesity

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Child Obesity Resources

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Some Recommended Child Obesity Books for You

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Child Obesity Prevention Videos

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Some Ideas for Your Kids to Exercise!

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We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition

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