Effects Of Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects adolescents and children. Children who are obese are above the normal weight for their age, sex and height, opposed to other children. Thus meaning that their BMI (body mass index) is severely above average, to the point where it becomes a gateway to other health issues and begins to restrict them from their daily activities. The BMI of an individual is categorised into gender due to female’s internal organs giving them a higher body fat percentage.
Obesity during childhood has harmful effects on the body in a selection of ways. Children who are obese are more likely to develop chronic diseases and mental issues, such as **, **, depression and low self-esteem, opposed to children
of an ‘ideal body weight’. This can have a range of effects on a person’s circumstances such as social relations and quality of life. In 2011, a study undertook revealed that chronic diseases are the main cause of 90% of Australia’s death and illness. Confirming this, other reports state
Obesity during childhood has harmful effects on the body in a selection of ways. Children who are obese are more likely to develop chronic diseases and mental issues, such as **, **, depression and low self-esteem, opposed to children
of an ‘ideal body weight’. This can have a range of effects on a person’s circumstances such as social relations and quality of life. In 2011, a study undertook revealed that chronic diseases are the main cause of 90% of Australia’s death and illness. Confirming this, other reports state