- What is obesity?
- Obesity is a condiction of being to fat in a way that is dangerous to your health.
- What are the reasons for obesity in children?
- The reasons are unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits.
- Is obesity only a national problem?
- No, it's a worldwide problem.
- What do statistics show?
- It has been increacing from 1985til now.At the current rate, it is predicted that 65 per cent of young Australians will be overweight or obese by 2020.
- What is making the obesity problem worse?
- Eating habit and busy life style.
- Does obesity have an impact on children's health?
Yes,it does.
- If yes, explain how?
- It will cause type 2 diabetes ,eating disorders ,orthopaedic disorders ,liver problems,respiratory disorders,sleep apnoea and cardiomyopathy
- What are the other impacts caused by obesity in children?
- They are obesity in childhood leads to obesity in adulthood and
social problems .
- What is the treatment?
- To contact the Dietitians Association of Australia, or to see your doctor.
