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Child obesity is a serious problem. Children in the age group of 8 –11 years old are increasingly becoming obese. This can be a serious threat to both physical and mental health of a child, one must be aware of the problems associated with this so it can be controlled at initial stage. The major reasons behind causing child obesity are following:

• Bad eating habits
• Low or No physical Activity
• Genetic or hereditary

Eating high calorie food is primary reason behind obesity. In western countries children are prone to eat high calorie fast food like pizza, chips, popcorn, burgers etc.

These need to be replaced by nutritious and balanced meals. This Junk food habit is like slow poison and it can ruin child’s health in future.

Obesity can trigger diseases like hypertension, asthma and diabetes. Obese children are at big risk for developing serious health problems. By keeping aware this situation can be avoided. Children who are obese develop diabetes as they lose the ability to produce the insulin needed by their bodies. This is called as juvenile onset diabetes.

By encouraging children to participate into outdoor activities and playing games you can make sure that your children have enough physical exercise which is required to burn the high calorie food they may eat.