Childhood
obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed as well as in developing countries. Overweight and
obesity in childhood are known to have significant impact on both physical and psychological health. Overweight and obese children are likely to stay obese into adulthood and more likely to develop
non-communicable diseases like
diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age. The mechanism of
obesity development is not fully understood and it is believed to be a disorder with multiple causes. Environmental factors, lifestyle preferences, and cultural environment play pivotal roles in the rising
prevalence of
obesity worldwide. In general,
overweight and obesity are assumed to be the results of an increase in caloric and fat intake. On the other hand, there are supporting evidence that excessive sugar intake by soft drink, increased portion size, and steady decline in
physical activity have been playing major roles in the rising rates of
obesity all around the world. Childhood
obesity can profoundly affect children's physical health, social, and emotional well-being, and self esteem. It is also associated with poor academic performance and a lower
quality of life experienced by the child. Many co-morbid conditions like metabolic, cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, hepatic, pulmonary, and renal disorders are also seen in association with childhood obesity. Citations are important for a journal to get impact factor. Impact
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