Definition of Childhood Obesity

Many times we will never think that child obesity can be considered as a serious medical condition. Some might think that this can be changed when child get older but most likely it will be hard to alter back to normal weight. So we define childhood obesity as a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents that are way above normal weight for their height and age.
This can be trouble because when they get older they can cross to the health problem such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Not only that it can lead to low self esteem and depression.
So when you see that your child is putting too much weight, talk to doctor or health care provider, so that they can look at your family history, child's growth and development. This can help to determine if your child's weight is unhealthy or not.
But most of the time we notice that childhood obesity is caused by kids eating too much and exercising too little. This can be one of the things that parents can look into and see if your child is eating too much and if your child is moving and being active.
This week what you can do is to write down what your kid is eating and how much they're being active. When you go see Doctor or Dietitian, they can notify you what your child is needed.
I hope this little step can help some of the people out there. ^^

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm

 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childhood-obesity/DS00698