1Childhood Obesity Childhood Obesity: A Growing Problem

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3 Meaning of Obesity Prevalence of Childhood Obesity Body Mass Index (BMI)

Childhood Obesity4 -Obesity is when you have a high amount of body fat in your body. It is not about more weight but rather more fat. - Childhood obesity is when excess body fat negatively affects a child’s health and/or well being.

Childhood Obesity5 Body Mass Index (BMI) is acceptable for determining for determining obesity for children. Formula : BMIResult < 18.5 Underweight Normal Weight Overweight ≥ 30 Obese

Childhood Obesity6  10 0ut of every 100 children are overweight  About 14% children have a weight above the normal range  While 4% of which are obese  10 0ut of every 100 children are overweight  About 14% children have a weight above the normal range  While 4% of which are obese

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8 According to World Health Organization (WHO): Obesity has been doubled since 1980’s 65% of the world population is overweight or obese 60% of the children who are overweight before puberty will remain overweight as adults

Childhood Obesity9 Genetic factorsDietary modificationLack of activity facilities

Childhood Obesity10 Common medical consequences Less common medical consequences Health Risks Poor self-esteem Depression Psychological Issues More likely to be obese as an adult Possession of adult health risk Predictor of obesity in adult life

Childhood Obesity11 Healthy Eating Habits Psychical Activity Making It A Social Event Making It A Family Thing Educating Parents

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Childhood Obesity13 Created by: Farian Nusrat Mumu, Fatima Ahammed, Shahreka Shahreen Afrodetee, CSE 101 Section: 06