Here are the reasons of obesity in children and some useful tips to prevent them.

1. CAUSES OF OBESITY IN
CHILDREN

2. INTRODUCTION
• Obesity in children is a complex disorder.
• Children who are obese tend to become obese adults.
• Its prevalence has increased so significantly in recent
years that many consider it a major health concern of the
developed world.
• Factors, including,genetics, environment, metabolism,
lifestyle, and eating habits, are believed to play a role in
the development of obesity. Hormonal or genetic causes
too constitute a reason for obesity.

3. REASONS FOR OBESITY
• Unhealthy Eating Habits
Kids nowadays are more into fast and junk foods. This
type of food items contain unhealthy fats and oils and
high sugar contents, which will lead to high cholesterol,
blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease etc.

4. • Genetic Factor
Children whose parents or brothers or sisters are
overweight may be at an increased risk of becoming
overweight themselves. If there is a family tendency to
become overweight, parents need to be even more aware
of making healthy food choices for the whole family.

5. • Lack Of Physical Activity
Kids are all now addicted to video games and high
intelligent gadgets. Lack of physical activity or exercise
means less calorie burn and this will get accumulated and
cause for increase in weight. Find activities that the entire
family can enjoy together like swimming and hiking.
• Overweight caused by a medical condition such as a
hormonal problem is rare in cases and can be find out
with a simple blood test and can be cured.

6. HEALTH PROBLEMS CAUSED BY OBESITY
• Diabetes
• Eating disorders such as binge eating
• Orthopaedic disorders
• Fatty liver
• Respiratory disorders
• Heart diseases

7. OBESITY PREVENTION TIPS
• Encourage the kids to have a healthy eating habit.
• Make your kids favorite dish and turn that dish into a
healthy dish.
• Help your kids understand the benefits of being
physically active.
• Cut out the time for watching TV and playing video
games.
• Help kids stay active.

8. Thank You