what health problems are associated with childhood obesity?
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Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. Breathing problems, such as asthma and sleep apnea. Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort. Fatty liver disease, gallstones, and gastro-esophageal reflux (i.e., heartburn).
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Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical problem that increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.
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In conclusion, our meta‐analysis shows a clear association between short sleep duration and increased risk of childhood obesity based on previous studies conducted in diverse populations. Sleep may be an important factor to consider in the prevention of childhood obesity.
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Sleep deprivation increases the risk for diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Researchers believe that a lack of sleep alters hormone levels and puts additional stress on the body. Early school start times may contribute to diabetes and obesity in several ways.
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In fact, children whose parents have high blood pressure are at greater risk for developing it — and they should be monitored. In other cases, high blood pressure may also be related to congenital heart disease. Additionally, obesity contributes to high blood pressure in children.
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These health problems include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. In addition, excess weight may cause changes to your heart that make it work harder to send blood to all the cells in your body.
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['Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.', 'Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and stroke.', 'Obesity and other eating disorders.', 'Menstrual problems.']
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['Weight. Being overweight is a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes in children. ... ', 'Inactivity. The less active your child is, the greater his or her risk of type 2 diabetes. ... ', 'Family history. ... ', 'Race. ... ', 'Age and sex. ... ', 'Birth weight and gestational diabetes. ... ', 'Pre-term birth.']
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['Obesity. Fast eating is associated with an increased risk of being overweight or obese. ... ', "Diabetes. Fast eating in itself doesn't cause type 2 diabetes. ... ", 'Metabolic Syndrome. ... ', 'Gastritis. ... ', 'Choking. ... ', 'Slow Down, You Chew Too Fast.']
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['Lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, not enough sleep, and high amounts of stress can increase your risk for overweight and obesity. ... ', 'Childhood obesity remains a serious problem in the United States, and some populations are more at risk for childhood obesity than others.']
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['Physical inactivity. ... ', 'Overeating. ... ', 'Genetics. ... ', 'A diet high in simple carbohydrates. ... ', 'Frequency of eating. ... ', 'Medications. ... ', 'Psychological factors. ... ', "Diseases such as hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, and Cushing's syndrome are also contributors to obesity."]
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Other causes include fetal growth restriction and infection during pregnancy. Past studies have established that babies with a low birth weight are at increased risk of numerous health problems later in life, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.
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Obesity is a chronic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects 42.8% of middle-age adults. Obesity is closely related to several other chronic diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, certain cancers, joint diseases, and more.
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['Obesity.', 'Heart diseases, including coronary artery disease and heart attack.', 'High blood pressure.', 'High cholesterol.', 'Stroke.', 'Metabolic syndrome.', 'Type 2 diabetes.', 'Certain cancers, including colon, breast, and uterine cancers.']
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['Risk factors and disease burden.', 'Tobacco smoking.', 'Excessive alcohol consumption.', 'Abnormal blood lipids (dyslipidaemia)', 'Nutrition.', 'Insufficient physical activity.', 'Overweight and obesity Overweight and obesity - expand Overweight and obesity - collapse. Causes of overweight and obesity. Who is overweight?', 'High blood pressure.']
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Processed foods that are high in fat, sugar, and salt have become a mainstay of lunches in schools across America and the results are in — experts say these unhealthy school lunches are a contributing factor to the childhood obesity epidemic.
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Summary: Mothers who eat an unhealthy diet during pregnancy may be putting their children at risk of developing long term, irreversible health issues including obesity, raised levels of cholesterol and blood sugar, according to new research.