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Obesity is an intricate illness that involves body fats that is in excess. Obesity stretches
beyond cosmetic concern; it is a problem with the health and medical risks of diseases. Over
recent decades, obesity has grown to be a significant problem in western states. It has also been
established that infant or childhood obesity is also on the rise. Numerous research pieces have
been done regarding the growth, risks, and mitigation models of childhood obesity.
According to the World Health Organization (2018), there exist several tools that can be
used in the definition of childhood obesity. The ration of weight against height is the most
common among all the tools of description. The weight against height formula is also referred to
as BMI. The BMI model of establishing obesity takes into account the age and gender of the
child. In addition to this, the model ensures improved accuracy by incorporating various other
variables. There is a continual debate on the causes of childhood obesity. Hemmingsson, (2018),
argues that childhood obesity may be as a result of the race, gender, special educational needs,
genetics, socioeconomic status, and environmental factors. Hemmingsson, (2018), states that
although the genetic disorder is one of the causes of childhood obesity, it accounts for less than
2% of the cases. On the other hand, Flodmark (2018) argues that before childhood obesity can be
attributed to the above causes, there is a need to rule out disease states that result in secondary
obesity. The researcher outlines some of the diseases, such as neurological lesions, congenital,
Several factors affect children suffering from obesity. Carey et al. (2016) state that one of
the leading factors that affect children suffering from obesity is psychological factors. He
reiterates that majority of children suffering from obesity have low self-esteem, which may
develop to become depression. Other risk factors include dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and
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density lipoproteins, and hyperlipidemia. Since the causes of childhood obesity vary, Flodmark
The first way to treat childhood obesity is by improving diet, modification of behavior,
and exercise. Requirements concerning food need to strictly abide by medical advisory since
children are still in the growing age, and they need indispensable nutrients for their growth.
Hemmingsson (2018) adds that an all-inclusive approach is highly needed to help reduce the rate
healthy diet and physical activity. The researcher also supports satisfactory behavioral care for
children. He argues that giving behavioral support decreases the risk of childhood obesity.
Different factors drive interventions of childhood obesity World Health Organization. (2018).
School intervention is one of the source factors that should be instrumental in modeling a
child's behavior and helping to prevent obesity. According to the World Health Organization.
(2018), incorporation of physical activity in curriculum goes a long way in reducing childhood
obesity. Family intervention is also another source factor that can help reduce obesity. Family
behavioral causes such as the mother’s knowledge of nutrition are a significant factor in the
control and prevention of childhood obesity. When a healthy diet is adhered to, the rate of
childhood obesity significantly goes down. Lastly, anti-natal intervention also delivers a
References
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Carey, F. R., Khang, Y. H., Hendriks, A. M., Reifsnider, E., Walsh, A. D., & Douglas, F. (2016).
257-262.
Hemmingsson, E. (2018). Early childhood obesity risk factors: socioeconomic adversity, family
reports, 7(2), 204-209.