So, don't take that fat lightly, it may be a sign of childhood obesity.
What Is Childhood Obesity?
Childhood obesity is a medical condition where your child's body weight is 20 percent more than the ideal weight.
It can lead to serious health issues like hypertension, Type II diabetes, and coronary heart diseases besides increasing stress on weight-bearing joints.
The psychological effects of low self-esteem, negative body image and depression are even more damaging.
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Identify the Problem
The most common reason for childhood obesity is eating more and moving less. Does your child gorge down chips and colas and spend his day with the Playstation?
Sometimes, it is not how much a child eats but what he eats and the amount of physical activity that matters. Hormonal problems or low thyroid can also cause childhood obesity.
Heredity is an important factor. If both parents are over weight, then there is a wide chance for the child to be overweight. So, the risk of becoming obese is greatest among children who have obese parents.
Childhood Obesity is prevalent in the teen years from 14 - 18 years of age. If your child is more than 20 percent of the ideal weight, he is obese.
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