DDHK. ORG – Obesity in children is not something to be proud of. Fat is not necessarily healthy.
Reporting from Compass, Obesity in children can be a serious long-term disease, which must be anticipated by parents parent.
According to the Mayo Clinic, obesity in children can cause a number of diseases, such as: diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, and depression.
Refer to the Ministry Health RI, children with this condition tend to experience an increase in blood pressure so that it affects the heart rate. About 20-30 percent of obese children suffer from hypertension.
Obesity in children refers to body mass index (BMI/BMI), a guideline for weight in relation to height.
As explained by Verywell Health, common signs of obesity in children that parents need to pay attention to include the accumulation of fatty tissue (which may be seen in the breast area), the appearance of stretch marks on the hips and back, as well as dark folds of skin such as the back of the neck. or blacken.
The condition known as acanthosis nigricans medically does not go away easily even if rubbed. In addition, it is easy to shortness of breath, especially after strenuous physical activity.
Not to mention Apnea, sleep or breathing stops several times during sleep. Other signs are frequent constipation, having chronic stomach acid disease or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), early puberty in women, delayed puberty in men, orthopedic problems, such as flat feet or sprained hips. Another sign is not confident.
Endocrine Web says, the most basic cause of childhood obesity is that they get more calories than the body needs to move. This is called an energy imbalance.
This condition can be caused by lifestyle and many factors, including genetics, hormones, metabolic makeup, and medical factors.
The following are the various risk factors that cause obesity in children that parents should be aware of:
Lifestyle factors, including: frequently consuming high-calorie and low-nutrient foods and drinks; overeating; often consume sweet intake, and lack of exercise or physical activity.
Environmental factors, including: lack of access to healthy food, too much playing with gadgets, and being served high-calorie and low-nutrient foods.
Genetic factors: children are at higher risk of obesity if they have at least one parent who is also overweight.
Psychological factors, including: stress, anxiety, and depression all increase the risk of obesity in children.
Socioeconomic factors, including: financial difficulties can also affect food purchases, as fast food and high-calorie foods are often cheaper than healthier and fresher foods.
Medication side effects include: some classes of drugs that promote weight gain, such as steroids, antidepressants, diabetes medications (including insulin, sulfonylureas and thiazolidinediones), antiseizure medications (such as carbamazepine and valproate).
Medical conditions: obesity in children can stem from underlying medical conditions, especially those that disrupt the endocrine system, such as hypothyroidism and Cushing's Syndrome.
After listening to the signs of obesity in children and its causes, don't underestimate this health problem anymore. Immediately take the child to the doctor if the child has indications of obesity.
That way, children can immediately get the right treatment so that their growth and development are not disturbed. [DDHK News]
