Childhood Obesity

📖What is Childhood Obesity?

Childhood obesity is a condition in which a child carries excess body fat that negatively affects their health, typically assessed using age- and sex-specific body mass index percentiles rather than fixed cutoffs used in adults. It has become increasingly common worldwide, driven by a combination of dietary patterns high in processed foods and sugar, reduced physical activity, and increased screen time, alongside genetic and environmental factors. Children with obesity are at significantly higher risk of developing conditions once seen mainly in adults, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and are more likely to remain obese into adulthood if the pattern is not addressed early.

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