Childhood Obesity Report

1. Obesity is a condition of body fat which stores unused energy (kilojoules). 2.The reasons are an unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, genetic and family eating habits. 3. Obesity is not only national problem but also world-wide problem.The Better Health Channel shows that one in five children and adolescents are either overweight or obese in Australia. 4. Changing society is making worse the obesity problem. 5. Obesity has an impact on children's health. 6. Potential health problems for obese children include type 2 diabetes, eating disorders, orthopaedic disorders, liver problems, respiratory disorders, sleep apnoea, causes snoring and cardiomyopathy. 7. The other impacts are social problems for obese children. Obesity can have a major impact on how children feel themselves and how they interact with others. obese adolescents are more likely to have low self-esteem, which may impact on other aspects of their lives such as the development of friendships and competency at school. 8. The treatment is available to contact the family doctor, the dietitians association of Australia and 'Go for your life' info line service tel.1300 739 899.