Question

For this activity, perform some exploratory research on the controversial issues that surround childhood obesity. Use the topic about childhood obesity, to locate a source that offers a particular perspective on this issue. Once you find the source, provide a one-paragraph summary the source.

Answer 1

Childhood obesity is defined as a condition in which the child is over the average weight for their age. Childhood obesity that was once found only in developed countries is now common in developing countries due to rapid westernization of developing countries. The major factors that result in childhood obesity is dietary intake along with reduced energy expenditure . The likelihood of child obesity persisting into adulthood depends on the degree of overweight and age of the child. The more obese and older the child , the greater risk of the child becoming an obese adult.

The prevalence of child obesity results in both psychological and physiological consequences for a child. Overweight in childhood has been linked to social discrimination, parental neglect and behavioural and learning problems. Obese children face the problem of diabetes , high blood pressure leading to heart diseases , respiratory problems and other physiological conditions.

Thus childhood obesity is a major concern that needs to be tackled immediately in order to have a health adult population.