Childhood Obesity & Treatments (6-11 years old)

In this lecture, we will review the issue of Childhood ObesityShow more

Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It's particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once considered adult problems — diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression (mayoclinic.org).

Obesity is typically defined as having an excess of body weight caused by a chronic caloric imbalance with more calories being consumed than expended each day.
Children who are obese are at a significantly elevated risk for adverse health outcomes including both medical and psychological problems. Psychosocial correlates of obesity include internalizing and externalizing disorders, ADHD, problems related to body image, reduced quality of life, low self-esteem, social isolation and discrimination.
We will review: Wellness and Fitness Milestones; and Fitness Ideas You Can Do at Home.

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