Health Risks for Children Who Are Overweight
Reading the following statistics can be very alarming for a parent. Although that is not the intent, it is very important that parents realize the long term implications for an overweight child.
Having the family work together to change habits is the key to helping your child take the necessary steps to making healthier choices.
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Obese children are predicted to have shorter lifespan
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Many studies state that 70-80% of children who are overweight are expected to be overweight as adults.
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Liver disease, heart disease, vascular disease, certain sleep disorders, orthopedic issues, and hypercholesterolemia have been seen in children who are obese.
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The statistics are overwhelming; approximately 25% of children who are considered obese have been two or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
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Obese children are almost 10 times as likely to have high blood pressure (hypertension).
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It is known that the process of atherosclerosis is established during childhood.
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58% of children diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes are obese.
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One in every three children born after 2000 are projected to have diabetes by age 30
Source for information listed below from Surgeon General
Physical Health
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Glucose intolerance and insulin resistance
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Type 2 diabetes
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Hypertension
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Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism
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Fatty liver
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Gall bladder disease
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Sleep apnea
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Menstrual abnormalities
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Impaired balance
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Orthopedic problems
Emotional Health
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Low self-esteem
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Negative body image
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Depression
Social Health
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Stigma
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Negative stereotyping
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Discrimination
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Teasing and bullying
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Social marginalization
Healthy Eating
Healthy Child
Written by Maggie LaBarbera
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Written on Sep 15, 2012
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Last updated on Oct 29, 2013
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