Child Obesity Presentation by:

CHILDHOOD OBESITY children who tend to have excessive body fat weight is beyond the normal weight common in children having a genetic predisposition to obesity

WHO IS AT RISK Important risk factors ◦ Regular consumption of foods that have more sugar and fat ◦ Being less physically active ◦ Watching TV regularly and playing video games ◦ Having stress ◦ Belonging to family which is overweight ◦ low income background ◦ Having hormone disorders

CLASSIFYING CHILDHOOD OBESITY Classified on the basis of its seriousness Classified according to the BMI (Body Mass Index) readings The table in the next sldie characterizes the BMI for children between 2 to 20 years according to their genders.

CLASSIFYING CHILDHOOD OBESITY BMI for age percentiles for boys 2 to 20 years of age BMI for age percentiles for girls 2 to 20 years of age.

EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY ON THE HEALTH Cause numerous other physical problems such as ◦ cardiac problems ◦ Cancer ◦ sleep apnea ◦ high blood pressures Metabolic problems like Diabetes hormonal problems face depression and low self esteem.

EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY ON THE HEALTH SystemProblem Endocrine Diabetes Type II, Early puberty, Hyper androgenism, Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance. CardiacHigh blood pressure, Heart attack, Hyper lipidemia, Strokes Gastro IntestinalFatty Liver, Gall bladder problems RespiratoryAsthma, Sleep Apnea, Hypoventilation syndrome Musculo SkeletalBlount disease, SCFE – Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis PsychologicalAnxiety, Depression, Anorexia Bulimia, Low Self Esteem NeurologicalIdiopathic hypertension

WHAT CAUSES CHILDHOOD OBESITY Diet Inactive lifestyle Genetic influence Household environment Developmental influence Medical problems Psychological impact

COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM CHILDHOOD OBESITY Type II Diabetes Elevated cholesterol level and high blood pressure Metabolic problems Liver problems Facing joint and bone problems Suffering from respiratory problems Having sleep disorders Early puberty or menstruation Suffering from psychological problems Excessive fatigue and lethargy

MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY Lifestyle changes ◦ Games ◦ Sports ◦ Swimming ◦ Exercises Medication ◦ Medicines that are used to prevent the intestinal absorption of fat