Dangers of childhood obesity

Many people believe that obesity is only an aesthetic problem. When the reality is that being obese increases the chances of having some disease. So it is important to fight against this condition. You’ve probably heard before about the consequences of obesity in adults. For example cholesterol, heart problems, high blood pressure and joint damage. We know that these problems are serious in adults. But its consequences worsen exponentially when the person suffering from obesity is a boy or a girl. These health complications are very serious for a child because they endanger their development. Among Latino children, the incidence of type 2 diabetes is much higher than the rest of the obese child population. This due to genetic issues. Since Latinos have a predisposition to suffer from diabetes and disorders related to the development of diabetes. Like insulin resistance. Consequences Problems with bones and joints, difficulty performing sports, difficulty breathing, excessive tiredness, hypertension, cholesterol, cardiovascular diseases, liver problems, discouragement, eating disorders that can lead to bulimia and anorexia nervosa, and skin problems are some of the problems that children with obesity can develop. On the other hand, obesity not only causes physical problems, but also psychological ones. Children with weight problems often have low self-esteem, integration problems and depression. If you or your children suffer from obesity, there are various actions you can take to help you be a healthy family. First of all, lead by example. l Healthy habits, like unhealthy habits, are formed day by day, so it is important to be constant. Children must be taught to choose and examine what they are consuming. The secret is to structure your diet. In addition, children must be taught the nutritional value of each food and to analyze each new flavor they experience. It is quite common for children to say that they don’t like something and they haven’t even tried it. Therefore, we must do everything possible to avoid this type of behavior, showing them the delights of each nutritious food. So now you know, it is possible to have a healthy family again, as long as there is consistency and healthy habits are created.