Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is treated as a separate problem as the obesity in children is seen in increased percentage in last decade.
Although it is true that some changes are necessary while treating childhood obesity, the basic things in this regard remain same as in adult obesity.
Causes behind childhood obesity
The very first reason responsible for childhood obesity is irregular eating habits.
Food sometimes act as a drug that supresses mental tensions, anxiety, excitement etc. Such habit of unnecessary food causes extra weight and the fat goes on accumulating at a very tender age. Generally children and parents take meals together. Wrong habits of living are also responsible for causing obesity.
Lack of physical activity is another important aspect in causing extra fat and other disorders. Lack of encouragement in physical education or participation in sports activities from parents is one of the major reasons of childhood obesity.
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