Childhood Obesity

Obesity is a disorder of the weight of a person is above what is considered healthy based on their height. Today, childhood obesity is a problem that affects a large number of developed countries where the number of children and adolescents who are overweight is rising alarmingly. Obese children may have serious health problems in adulthood, and heart disease, diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, etc. In addition to the physical consequences, childhood obesity can also involve psychological problems such as low self-esteem, depression or feelings of inferiority, which prevent the child to interact with others and limit their social relationships. Sometimes the weight problem may be caused by a disease or an imbalance of hormones, but more often it is by a poor diet, hence the importance of instilling healthy habits to children.

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By Dr. Luis Almagro López
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Overweight and obesity affects one in three children in Spain. Dr. Almagro Lopez, a specialist in Nutrition and Dietetics, indicates which are the main signs to detect if a child or adolescent is starting to be overweight and how to help overcome it. See more

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By Dra. Cristina Royo Bolea
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En España ha habido un importante incremento de la obesidad infantil en los últimos años. Algunas publicaciones concluyen que la prevalencia actual del sobrepeso y la obesidad infantil y juvenil en España pueden alcanzar hasta un 40%. La Dra. Cristina Royo Bolea explica las causas. See more

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By Dra. Paloma Gil del Álamo
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Más del 70% de niños con obesidad la mantienen en la edad adulta

By Dra. Itziar Martín
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Nuestro estilo de vida está provocando una tendencia al alza de sobrepeso y obesidad infantil. Conoce sus causas y cómo evitar sus consecuencias de mano de la experta pediatra Dra. Itziar Martín. See more

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