What is obesity?





Obesity is overweight. body fact                                              





What are the reasons for obesity in children?

Unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits.



Is obesity only a national problem?
Obesity is not just national also its international ( worldwide) problem.




What do statistics show?

From 1985 to 1995 the number of overweight 7–15 year olds almost doubled. The numbers of obese children has more than tripled. At the current rate, it is predicted that 65 per cent of young Australians will be overweight or obese by 2020.

What is making the obesity problem worse?

• The overall cost of food has gone down.
• More food is prepared away from home.
• Energy-dense foods and drinks are more readily available.
• Portion sizes have increased.
• Marketing of energy-dense foods and drinks has increased.         
• The use of cars has increased.
• The number of two-income families has increased.
• The time spent in paid employment has increased.
• The role of physical education in the school curriculum has reduced.

Does obesity have an impact on children's health?

Overweight children are very likely to become overweight adults.

Can lead to social problems.

What are the other impacts caused by obesity in children?

Liver problems, including fatty liver

Sleep apnoea



 Cardiomyopathy – a problem with the heart muscle

What is the treatment?

Changing lifestyle and dietary patterns have contributed to increasing obesity rates in children. try to see ur doctor ASAP.