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    Childhood Obesity

    YAUCHA ALVES VIEIRA

    Topics

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    Causes; Consequences; Prevention

    Causes For Childhood Obesity

    Diet

    The increase of the consumption of energy-dense foods that are high in fat and sugar but low in vitamins, minerals and other healthy micronutrients.

    Causes For Childhood Obesity

    Sedentary Lifestyle

    Computers, television, and video games conspire to keep children

    sedentary, which means they burn fewer calories and are more likely
    to gain weight.

    Causes For Childhood Obesity

    Genetics

    If a child was born into a family of overweight people, they may be genetically predisposed to

    the condition, especially if high-calorie food is


    readily available and physical activity is not encouraged.

    Health Effects of Childhood Obesity

    Obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

    Obese adolescents are more likely to have diabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels indicate a high risk for development of diabetes.

    Children and adolescents who are obese are at greater risk for problems such as sleep apnoea, stigmatization and poor self-esteem.

    Obesity Around The World

    Source: "Obesity Around the World." The Low Density Lifestyle RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

    Prevention

    Healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating and physical activity need to be supported by all the social sectors .

    Promoting the increase of taxes on junk foods and encouraging the consumption of healthy foods.

    Schools also should provide opportunities for students to learn about and practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.

    To Sum Up...

    Source: "Epidemicobesity.com Epidemic Obesity And Childhood An American Epidemic Morbid Obesity Statistics, Causes Facts." RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

    References
    Childhood Obesity Causes - What Causes Childhood Obesity - Parenting.com."Parenting.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

    "One Hour of Exercise Can Help Obese Teens Combat 'fatso' Gene: Study." NY Daily News. N.p., 6 Apr. 2010. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.
    "Screen Time 'can Raise Children's Blood Pressure'" The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 03 Aug. 2009. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. "Why Does Childhood Overweight and Obesity Matter?" WHO. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 July 2013. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

    Thank you for your attention!


    Yaucha Alves Vieira

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