Over weight

Obesity Health Risks - Children & Adolescents
  1. Risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, occur with increased frequency in overweight children and adolescents compared to those with a healthy weight.
  2. Type 2 diabetes, previously considered an adult disease, has increased dramatically in children and adolescents. Overweight and obesity are closely linked to type 2 diabetes.
  3. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. This increases to 80% if one or more parent is overweight or obese.
  4. The most immediate consequence of overweight, as perceived by children
 
Source: US Surgeon General (2002)
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Posted by Thrivikrama J on Monday 10 June 2013
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