These days, overweight problem in babies is noticed among babies. Being overweight is not only a problem among babies but also among adolescents. According to an estimate in the year 1999,
about 13% of the babies in the United States of America were suffering from the problem of overweight.
The percentage of overweighted adolescents is 14% in the USA. In the preceding two decades, the number of overweight adolescent boys and girls has increased substantially in America. Overweight problem in babies as well as in adolescent boys and girls is responsible for many types of diseases.
Overweight problem in babies may lead to cardiac diseases. It may cause serious health hazard like hypertension and high cholesterol. These are the two major reasons for cardiac problems. Previously it was seen that Type-2 diabetes was limited to adults. But now it has been detected that Type-2 diabetes can also affect children and young people. Type-2 diabetes is caused due to excessive weight gain in children and adolescents. Overweight problems in babies gradually lead to obese adults.
Besides afecting physically, overweight problem in babies can also result in some mental problems. Children suffering from obesity generally suffer from poor self-esteem. Moreover, sudden weight gain in children often cause depression in their minds. Overweight problem in babies makes them unfit for exercises and all kinds of sports and games. Hence, the overweight problem leads to social discrimination. Even some forms of cancers are also caused by the overweight problem in babies.
Causes of overweight problem in babies
Unhealthy eating habit and lack of physical activities are primarily responsible for the overweight problem in babies. Sometimes, even hormonal imbalance in children, teenagers or adults lead to the problem of overweight.
Thyroid is the most common cause of gaining weight. Hypothyroidism is related with weight gain. The thyroid gland helps in proper stimulation of metabolism. With lack of sufficient thyroid hormone, children or adults gain excessive weight.
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Parents of the overweight children should consult the physician immediately to determine the cause of overweight and quickly resort to medicines. A specialist can guide you with medicine, diet charts and exercise routine to lose weight.
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