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Children who are obese are likely to be obese as adults. Thus, they are more at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. A large population based study showed that adolescents who were overweight or obese had a 2.2 times increased risk of sudden death and a 3.5 ...
Children who ate a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruit, fish and less meat had less stiff arteries aged 17, according to a new study. Giving children food high in calories, fat and ...
Too much visceral fat can have a major impact on your health, including a greater risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, liver disease and certain cancers.
Some health risks associated with childhood obesity include high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. These factors may eventually lead to further complications such as heart attack, stroke, a variety of cardiovascular conditions and if not treated properly and in a timely manner may ultimately result ...
Risk assessment determines possible mishaps, their likelihood and consequences, and the tolerances for such events. [1] [2] The results of this process may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. Risk assessment is an inherent part of a broader risk management strategy to help reduce any potential risk-related consequences. [1] [3]
“Fat” is used in a derogatory way in many settings, from a kid bullying another kid to a family member warning someone to “not eat that because it will make them fat.”
Children who are obese are at a greater risk for social and psychological problems as well, such as peer victimization, increased levels of aggression, and low self-esteem. Many environmental and social factors have been shown to correlate with childhood obesity, and researchers are attempting to use this knowledge to help prevent and treat the ...
The Health at Every Size movement promotes health without manipulating body weight. [43] Hegemony is evident throughout society that, those who appear slim set the standard of what all bodies should look like, anything that differs is seen as different. Society values looks rather than the actual health of individuals, including children.