Childhood obesity News

Administering antibiotics within the first two years of life may significantly increase a child’s risk of becoming overweight or obese, according to new Finnish research.  

Children with higher BMI levels face a significantly increased risk of developing chronic lung disease in adulthood The study found that women with childhood obesity had a 65% higher risk of COPD, while men had a 40% increased risk. Early-life weight management is crucial, as being overweight in childhood may serve as a strong predictor for future lung diseases

Light physical activity (LPA) is now emerging as an effective approach to reversing the deleterious effect of childhood sedentariness Sedentariness is the root cause of several disease risk factors such as fat obesity, high lipid levels, inflammation, and arterial stiffness, say researchers Adult studies suggest that high arterial stiffness as opposed to natural stiffening increases the risk of premature death by 47%

Obesity is not only affecting children but is also making its presence felt among adults, with potential health implications. Here are some hard hitting facts about the rise in obesity among children in India.

Obese Kids are more likely to experience respiratory issues, cardiovascular illness, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension Reinforce regular meal intervals, discourage distractions during meals, and instil the value of portion management In children with type 2 diabetes, Diabetes ketoacidosis can occur if the condition is left untreated

It's important to encourage healthy eating habits during childhood to help prevent co-morbidities associated with obesity later in life For families dealing with food insecurity, the challenge is usually one of food quality as much as food quantity Children in families with food insecurity frequently skip meals or skip food for a whole day because their family does not have enough money for food

The most common disease, and one that is less reported is obesity, especially childhood obesity Obesity in children is extremely dangerous and can lead to diabetes, heart problems, heart attacks (as low as 17-18 years) Parents must inculcate good and healthy habits in their kids- play and healthy eating pattern

Today obesity has become an epidemic rather than a problem. Obesity has taken such an epidemic form that it has left behind even starvation. Obesity has now become the cause of many more deaths than the number of deaths due to starvation.

According to a health report released by World Health Organization, excessive hunger and the desire to eat certain types of food are driving the people of Europe to the door of death.

Under the plan, adverts for foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar will be banned from appearing on television The News and Media Association said it was very disappointed with the decision

Childhood obesity can lead to an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes and atherosclerosis in early adulthood Cut on your kids junk food to help them maintain optimum body weight

Making neighbourhoods more walkable can have a positive impact on kids’ waist line and BMI (body mass index).

Children who have surgent temperament – characterized by being more outgoing, active and drawn to new things and people – are more likely to be affected, the study found.

Childhood obesity continues to be a significant public health concern globally, even occurring simultaneously with food insecurity in many countries.

Roughly one in five kids and teens in Europe are overweight or obese, according to a 2017 World Health Organization study, the authors note.

Childood obesity puts children at risk of developing serious health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseases later in life. It can also lead to depression and low self-esteem.

The study, published in the journal Pediatric Obesity, looked at 10,186 children across the US, both those born at term and those born prematurely. 

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disease of adolescence.

When children don`t learn effective self-regulation skills during those early critical years, studies have shown they may be at a greater risk of becoming obese.