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Obesity in Children
Obesity in Children
Obesity is a diseases involving excessive accumulation of body fat. Obesity
does not only effect how a person looks, but also medically, as it increases
the risk of other medical problems.
Let’s raise awareness about obesity.
1 Symptoms of Obesity
Excess body fat, particularly, around the waist.
Shortness of breath.
Sweating more than usual.
Trouble sleeping.
Inability to perform simple physical tasks that you were
able to do easily prior to gaining weight.
2 Causes of Obesity
Eating above daily caloric requirement.
Children who don’t exercise regularly
are more likely to gain weight because
they don’t burn as many calories.
Too much time spent on sedentary
activities such as watching television
or playing video games.
If a child has a family history of
obesity, he or she may be more likely
to gain weight.
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