Understanding Childhood Obesity |
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Did
you know that 1 in 3 American children are overweight or obese? Childhood obesity is twice as common
as it was just 25 years ago.
Chubby, plump, big-boned – whatever one chooses to call it, overweight
and obesity place our children at risk for health and social difficulties that
can trouble them for life. Health risks include heart disease, diabetes, high
blood pressure and many other life-threatening conditions. Self-esteem can also
suffer when children are overweight or obese, and may even lead to eating disorders
such as anorexia and bulimia. And sadly, people who are overweight or obese
as kids are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults.
That’s why it’s so important for children to have a positive relationship
with food, a healthy self-image, and an active lifestyle.
More Information on Obesity and Weight Management
What is Obesity? Being obese means having so much body fat
that your health is in danger. Having too much body fat can lead to type
2 diabetes, heart
disease, high
blood pressure, arthritis,
sleep
apnea, and stroke...
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article »
What is a Healthy Weight? A healthy weight is the natural
weight you can reach through good eating, regular physical activity, managing
stress, and not smoking. Reaching a specific weight is not as important as the
lifestyle changes you make to become healthy... read
article »
Did you know AtlantiCare offers Weight Management services
for children and adolescents?
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