1- Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems.

2- Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits.

3- Levels of childhood obesity are increasing at alarming rates in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. In Australia, one in five children and adolescents are either overweight or obese.

4- From 1985 to 1995 the number of overweight 7–15 year olds almost doubled. The numbers of obese children has more than tripled. At the current rate, it is predicted that 65 per cent of young Australians will be overweight or obese by 2020.

5- Food choices, lack of physical activities, spending a lot of time on sedentary pursuits, overweight parents and genetics.

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The overall cost of food has gone down.

More food is prepared away from home.

Energy-dense foods and drinks are more readily available.

Portion sizes have increased.

Marketing of energy-dense foods and drinks has increased.

The use of cars has increased.

The number of two-income families has increased.

The time spent in paid employment has increased.

The role of physical education in the school curriculum has reduced

7- Obesity can have a major impact on how children feel about themselves and how they interact with others. Obese adolescents are more likely to have low self-esteem, which may impact on other aspects of their lives such as the development of friendships and competency at school.

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Physical activity is important for children and young people. Exercise can protect against conditions including obesity and anxiety, and can improve posture, sleep, concentration and self-esteem.
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. However some fats are better than others. Saturated fats increase blood cholesterol. Mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats tend to lower blood cholesterol. Trans fatty acids (or trans fats) are also potentially harmful and are used to make baked products, pies, cakes, biscuits and buns. Omega-6 and omega-3 fats can benefit your health.

• Children - getting them active.
• Fats and oils.
• Food to have sometimes.
• Food variety and a healthy diet.
• Healthy eating for kids.
• Kilojoules and calories explained.
• Obesity.
• Obesity in children - management.
• Overweight children - healthy lifestyle tips.
• Weight loss - a healthy approach.