What types of social problems might obese adolescents face?
814726
They sometimes get teased by their friends for not being capable in doing physical exercise and simply just for being fat or for eating too much. But one needs to know which friend are just joking and which are being mean. Usually obesity are caused by doting parents who thinks that making their child obese means that they really care about their child. All kids cry for food as a toddler, but parents need to make their stand clear and be mindful of how much the child really needs to keep healthy and fit. So I guess, society should start at these parents first and then the children when they grow a little older and are more mindful about their surroundings
260117
I hope i am understanding your question,here goes.I believe the social problem that will give a true physical challenge is over population world wide.Every thing else involves changing how we think.Over population will create a real problem.
80528
I would say Self-Esteem issues, peer pressure, girls thinking that they should look like girls in the videos or magazines, thus wanting to have comestic surgery to look like someone else, giving in to sex under pressure or too soon, and under age drinking.  Teens... just be the best person you can be.  Be you.
498977
i got these websites just by running a quick yahoo search.  obesity is a devasting disease.  you might just try interviewing a few overweight people  for your project as well.  They will have some things to tell you about being overweight and the problems they face.  not just the discrimination, the name calling, the looks we get, but also the problems with shopping, the problems at restraunts, public transportation, health issues, there are so many things out there that the general public does not understand.  they just say well why dont you just lose the weight?  it is not that simple.  Just sit down and talk to a few besides doing the "normal" book work.  You might just get enlightened and have a whole new appreciation for people of another size.
449427
Thinking elementary school wise, I think the biggest issues I deal with are my kids being exposed to things like colds, flus, head lice, chicken pox, etc.  Minimization can occur if parents would be more involved with their kids and keep them home when they see things like this coming on, but it doesn't always happen.
109887
A few early signs:\n\n1. when he/she avoids eating around others\n2. when he/she loses drastic weight rapidly\n3. in prolonged stages, many experience hair loss from lack of nutrition\n4. When he/she is always comparing body type to peers\n5. When he/she is always talking about weight...either others' weight or diets etc.\n6. when he/she exercises excessively\n\n*If you know of someone that is going through this...tell an adult! They need to get help right away!
757642
No I think that alot of people don't consider teenage problems, real problems & honestly that's a shame. Whats a major problem to them might not seem like a big deal to us parents but to them it is & I would never dismiss my daughters problem because she's just a teen
31514
Yes it is. I'm currently writing a thesis on Adult Obesity myself. Obesity is a medical condition that affects not only the US but also a large percentage of the world. Furthermore it is an American epidemic. The percentage of childhood obesity increases annually. Its also a major public health problem because obesity is a well-known and proven risk factor to other diseases - such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, gallbladder disease, gout, stroke, sleep apnoea, depression and osteoarthritis of the weight-bearing joints. \n\nFor general facts on obesity, I would advise you to consult a nutrionist, a professional or a medical encyclopedia. Cheers!
200330
Probably a little bit. Don't worry about your weight too much, though. Society focuses too much on crap like that. Just eat healthy foods, and make sure you get plenty of physical activity.
171793
so many blogs/forums..cant say all are good or bad.\n\nthese teens need to get off the comp and go play outside. Frisbee or basketball, something!! they need to develop themselves outside of the regular teen dramas of "he said--she said....im fat/skinny/ugly.." etc.\n\nalso , parents should be aware what their teens are doing..heres a link of an honor student that succumbed to internet porn and is now in danger of being killed...and his mother is a teen counselor and never saw this coming
454564
Good and bad...big people need all kinds of fat people stuff...like specially made things that can withstand the weight. So this could be good economically because they would buy more stuff. It is bad for what it does to them, and also the health care costs of caring for obesity are enormous. It is bad for us because of all the things that come with it. It seems pretty rare that an obsese person only has the health issue of being fat. They bring diabetes, hygiene issues, cholesterol, and blood pressure problems to name just a few. So, in the end, the costs will far outweigh (no pun intended) the benefits of obesity. It is a serious detriment that our nation needs to acknowledge and stop the problems before they become a huge epidemic.
140511
Circulation problems such as vascular disease. Heart problems. Diabetes. Many mental biological disturbances. Hormonal imbalances.
381773
2/3 of the population is overweight or obese.  You tell me if that's a problem.
982908
Definately weight and obesity. Man.. after your questions yesterday, it got me thinking on the subject and holy hell are people super sensitive about that subject! It doesn't matter what the question or statement is, it seems folk go straight on the defensive without even comprehending it properly. They instantly take it personally when it isn't and cry abuse if you so much as discuss it. Even though, it's a serious health problem, it seems that we can not mention the fact that someone is overweight! Oh and god help you if you use the word 'Fat'!
838254
Anorexia doesn't happen to normal well-rounded people.  It usually happens to girls between the ages of 16 and 18.  It stems from self-hatred and believe it or not, it's a control issue.  The person loathes themselves for being fat or unloved by others and they feel like they have no control over things in their lives.  I had anorexia when I was between 16 and 18.  I hardly ate anything for 2 years!  I hated myself because I had a terrible alcoholic father that resented having us kids because he couldn't take all his money and gamble with it.  He had to support us.  I think it was my way of getting back at him and being liked by my peers all at the same time.  Don't be afraid to diet.  If you have normal feelings about yourself and have some control in your life, you'll be fine.
1176804
Unfortunately you have a point. Obesity is causing many problems in our society. It is placing such a strain on our health system as the beds are no longer adequate, we need bigger chairs on planes etc. I think instead of insults we need to educate people and use the same tactics we use on war/cigarettes or anything that is harmful.
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Topic:Obese Children.\n\nObesity is not  a problem for middle aged group alone,nowadays even small children of age group of 8-10 is getting obese out of various reasons.Impact of fast foods and lack of physical activities plays a major role in this problem.Kids in metros and cosmopolitan cities are more affected than in small towns and counties.Regular exercise,calorie cautious food and GOD's diet(vegan diet) can be  the best solutions for this problem rather than going for medicines.