Tuesday, September 7, 2010

childhood obesity

Obesity has global phenomena Here are some childhood obesity facts. It is estimated that world over as childhood obesity statistics there are 1 billion adults facing overweight and at least 300 million people are clinically obese. Age is no bar as far as obesity is concern.  It is generally due to change in life style, environment, food intake and several other reasons. Childhood obesity is also one of the most crucial issue today in the world. It is due to increasing high fat and sugar rich food less of physical activities. Childhood obesity in America as well as Europe has increase three fold and in developing countries too. Dangers of childhood obesity are chances of diabetes, BP, stroke and heart diseases. Some child faces serious health condition due to such chronic diseases due to obesity. Obesity and overweight pose a major risk for serious diet-related chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer. The health consequences range from increased risk of premature death, to serious chronic conditions that reduce the overall quality of life. Of especial concern is the increasing incidence of child obesity.


Preventing Childhood Obesity: Evidence Policy and Practice (Evidence-Based Medicine)
Obesity: Children, Laminated Guide
Overweight: What Kids Say: What's Really Causing the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Underage and Overweight: America's Childhood Obesity Epidemic--What Every Parent Needs to Know
Native Remedies JuniorSlim to Prevent Weight Gain and Obesity in Children (50ml)
Metabokids: Weight Managment / Weight Loss for Kids
Dr. Susanna's World Baby Foods Tokyo Tum Tum, Organic, 4-Ounce Glass Jars (Pack of 12)

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