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3 Complications
Physical complications of childhood obesity
may include: diabetes, joint pain, breathing
problems, fatty lever, cardiovascular
diseases, etc.
4 Prevention
Exercising Regularly: Exercising regularly could help burn calories which may result in
weight loss, it also improves cardiovascular ability of a person.
Keeping Calories in Check: Eating food in moderation and keeping calories count will
help prevent over eating and going over the daily caloric requirement.
Getting enough sleep: Some studies indicate that insufficient sleep may increase the
risk of obesity. Sleep deprivation can cause hormonal imbalances that leads to increased
appetite.
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