Child Obesity

ENG 111 D20

7 December 2017

                                        Child Obesity

        In the last years in the whole world the obesity in children has been increasing in an alarming rate. Now days many counties are trying to do something to make their children’s life healthier. Obesity affects psychologically and physically for that is way we need to change this situation. The problem of obesity in children can be solved by doing a nutritional culture at an early age. Also have an exercise program that could start with the children in elementary school.

        First, obesity in children has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. As a result, children are at increased risk for myriad preventable acute and chronic medical problems. However, many of which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. In addition, childhood obesity has serious psychosocial consequences such as low self-esteem, lower quality of life, and depression. The multifaceted problem and solutions to this pervasive health issue are discussed in the present review, as are pertinent health policy issues. Osteopathic physicians and other healthcare providers can play an important role in patient and family education, and direct care.

        Childhood obesity increases the risk of multiple acute and chronic medical problems as well as psychological issues. All of which can persist into adulthood and adversely affect quality of life. Obese children can suffer from orthopedic complications, including abnormal bone growth, degenerative disease, and pain. They are also likely to have low self-esteem, leading to depression and suicidal ideation, and to engage in substance abuse. Health issues related to obesity are also kinked with decreased life expectancy. Compared with children at a normal weight, over weight children are likely to be overweight in adulthood.

        Many social and environmental factors have negatively influenced the physical activity and eating behaviors of US children. Financial and time pressures force many families to minimize food costs and meal preparation time, resulting in increased consumption of prepackaged convenience foods that are high in calories and fats. For this often concentrated in neighborhoods containing schools and therefore young customers. In fact, schools provide an increasing amount of unhealthy fast food to their students. In addition, to the problems created by competitive fast foods, limited financial resources have reduced interest within schools in meeting federally established nutritional standards for meal programs.