obesity
...at 2004) There are many contributing factors to this and as a result the health consequences of overweight and obesity are substantial. Obesity appears to carry more stigma in children than any physical and psychological disability, and this is evident across all socioeconomic and ethnic groups. (K, Sullivan. How to help your overweight child 2004) 1.0 Obesity in Children 1.1 what is obesity: obesity involves a complex mix factors, including phsychiology, biochemistry, metabolism, anatomy, psychology and social aspects. (R, Stanton, a matter of fat 2004) this therefore makes it difficult to come up with a simple definition, however in all cases of obesity there is an increse in body fat and body weight, usually defined in relation to height, above standard considered as optimal for health. (M, Southern trim kids 2001) 1.11 understanding obesity- its important to understand why the child is affected by obesity. It is described through the book, a matter of fat’ that appreciating the issue involved will help in finding a solution (or solutions). The main issues are; § Medical § A genetic predisposition § Diet § Physical activity § Psycho-social factors 1.111 methods of assessing obesity; one method of assesssesing obesity in children uses a formular that includes calculating BMI from height and weight as well as measuring waist an...