Obesity in Children

· What is obesity?
  Obesity is the term of  unused energy (kilojoules) stored in body  as body fat which cause the pyhsical issue and mental illness.
· What are the reasons for obesity in children?
  There are three main causes of  obesity in children such as unhealthy eating, reduced physical activity and   family eating habits.
· Is obesity only a national problem? · What do statistics show?· What is making worse the obesity problem?
 No, obesity are increasing at alarming rates in many countries, has been becoming a  worldwide problem.
 The statistics showes in Australia,20% children and adults could be overweight or be obese.From 1985to 1995,the overweight
 numbers from 7 -15 year olds about doubled.The numbers of the childhood obesity has been increased   by three times.According to present number ,it is estimated 65% young Austalians will be overweight or obese untill 2020.There have been some main changes in our life such as increasing eating and decreasing  activities  that is making the obesity worse.
· Does obesity have an impact on children’s health?
 Yes ,it does..
· If yes, explain how?
 A lot of  health issues related to obesity,for instant,Type 2 diabetes, while this condition is usually happened  in adults, it is now also being a problem in children .
· What are the other impacts caused by obesity in children?
 Childhood  obesity is also has an effect on  social problem.
· What is the treatment?
 If you need hlep you should go to visit An Accredited Practising Dietitian.