Parent Category: Childhood Obesity

Without a change in diet or exercise patterns, childhood obesity can lead to life-threatening conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep problems, cancer, and other disorders. Some of the other disorders would include liver disease, early puberty or menarche, eating disorders such as anorexia and blumia, skin infections, and asthma and other respiratory problems. Studies have shown that overweight children are more likely to grow up to be overweight adults.

Obese children often suffer from teasing amongst their peers. Some are even harassed or discriminated against by their own family. Stereotypes abound and may lead to low self esteem and depression.

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