GCU Emotional Complications of Childhood Obesity Discussion

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After viewing the video, respond thoughtfully to the discussion prompt.

Besides added sugar, discuss some of the risk factors for childhood obesity (you may have to do some research on the topic).

What are some of the physical, social and emotional complications of childhood obesity? (3 pts)

What are the best ways to prevent childhood obesity? (3 pts)

Respond to two other students.

Example 1 linda

Childhood obesity, risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, breathing problems such as asthma and sleep apnea, joint pain things that are considered to be adult problems. Problems children face with obesity is being bullied by other children and in some cases adults, depression, low self esteem, self reported low quality of life, anxiety. The best way to prevent childhood obesity is to establish healthy, eating habits, regular activity, reduced sedentary activities (tv and video game). We really need to stop with all this fast food, we are so unhealthy and we are to blame when it comes to our childrenàweight.

Example 2 Brenda

Childhood obesity risk factors include things like lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating. Childhood obesity is a serious thing that people should be more aware of because itàa kid’s life whoàin danger. It’s sad to think that most of the kids who get diagnosed with childhood obesity go through tough situations, especially now these days with the usage of the internet. There’s a lot of comparisons with what we see in social media. This creates what we know as insecurity and low self esteem, but in most homes families do not take the time to hear their kids. Parents need to get more informed on childhood obesity to prevent their children from going through this.

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