Children's Health & Fitness ? Obesity Is A Health Hazard!

July 26th, 2012 by Len Saunders

From Wall Africa?..

Being obese or overweight might be seen as something that is acceptable but have you ever wondered just how much it affects the young body?

Dietician Karlien Gous says the World Health Organisation (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to ones health.

Obesity has different classifications, this is how the medical profession will determine not only if a person is obese/ overweight but also the level of obesity.

?The main reason one develops obesity and overweight is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended. It has been shown that globally there are an increased intake of energy-dense foods that are high in fat, salt and sugars but low in vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients,? she says.

Ones chances of being obese have been increased by a decrease in the amount of physical exercise due to many forms of work and changing modes of transportation amongst other things.

Changes in dietary and physical activity patterns are often the result of environmental and societal changes.

Gous further notes that as more and more fast food options are becoming available in urban as well as rural areas, there is an increase in obesity among younger children.

?Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

With the increase of overweight younger people, we see in the medical field an increase of these chronic diseases at a younger age.

To read the full story?..Click here

Entry Filed under: Health / Fitness Articles

Source: http://www.lensaunders.com/wp/?p=2443

green bean casserole sweet potato recipes the sound of music celebration church new york auto show 2012 tulsa easter eggs