Child_Obesity

							Title:
Child Obesity

Word Count:
529

Summary:
Child Obesity is a medical disorder that is found in young children.
Children who suffer from this disorder will typically have a weight that
is out of proportion with their age and height.


Keywords:
child obesity, obesity, diet


Article Body:
Child Obesity is a medical disorder that is found in young children.
Children who suffer from this disorder will typically have a weight that
is out of proportion with their age and height. Many countries consider
this condition to be an epidemic, and it is common in both the United
States and the United Kingdom. Statistics show that one out of every
three children living in the US is considered to be overweight. There are
a number of elements that are responsible for the rise of child obesity
in the US. These three elements are genetics, acquired, and marketing.

Research has shown that children who are born to parents who are obese
are likely to become obese themselves. While this is often caused by the
excessive consumption of unhealthy foods, and some believe the condition
may be genetic as well. However, this research is currently being
conducted, and there is no concrete evidence which has currently been
found to support this. Some children have been found to become obese
because of the way their bodies grow. Another element that many believe
is responsible for causing children to become obese is referred to as
being acquired.

A large number of children in both the US and UK do not get sufficient
amounts of exercise. Certain forms of technology such as computes, cell
phones, and video games have created an environment where many children
are not burning calories by being physically active. The energy that is
not used may be stored in the body in the form of fat. It should be noted
that it is not the technology that is responsible for this, but it is the
failure on the part of parents to make sure their children are getting
reasonable amounts of exercise. In the West, many children eat unhealthy
amounts of fast or junk food, which has become quite popular. These foods
tend to be rich in saturated fat, and are low in nutrients.

The third element which is often blamed for child obesity is marketing.
In the United States and Britain, fast food companies are known for
advertising their unhealthy foods to young children, and some parents
have begun blaming them for the rise in child obesity. However, the junk
food and fast food companies often point out that it is not their
responsibility to supervise the diet habits of those who eat their
products. They often point out that this is the responsibility of the
parents to make sure their children are eating right.

There are a number of complications that can be caused by child obesity.
Children can develop dangerous ailments such as heart disease or
diabetes, and some may also develop cancer. Many of these children who
are overweight will remain the same after they have become adults. Some
of these children are humiliated by their peers, and may even be insulte d
by their own families. Because of this, children who suffer from obesity
are prone to suffering from mental disorders. There is current debate
about who is responsible for this. While it is easy to blame junk food
companies, parents ultimately have the responsibility of making sure
their children eat right and exercise.