Childhood obesity is on the rise. In 1971, only 6 percent of children aged 6 to 11 were considered obese. As of 1999, the percentage of obese children has risen to three times in that many of decades. Now, do not assume that a child is overweight because he is a little pudgy. Remember, they are children and still have a lot of growing to do. In some cases when a child begins puberty, they will as some say, “grow into their weight”. There are three classes of obesity according to the body mass index scale, (BMI). Class One obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30.0-34.9. Class Two Obesity is a BMI of 35-39.9, and Class Three is a BMI of 40+.

There are many problems associated with child hood obesity. The list is very extensive but some of the main problems plaguing obese children are type 2 diabetes, hypertens

Thanks to silicone valley, the world has a mass media at their fingertips. But children also have one more reason not to go out doors and play. At least while playing a video game, a child may get excited or upset that they lost, and jump up and down throwing a temper tantrum. But there is really no excitement in front of a computer screen. Children spending hours a day in front of a computer not only decrease the physical activity levels but also increase their likelihood of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.

In conclusion, the best prevention of adult obesity is to start preventing childhood obesity. The most successful and easy means of intervention of childhood obesity proven by scientific studies are getting children more active.

A Japanese cross-sectional study looked 18 obese children, ages 6-17, who was matched with their non-obese counter parts. After looking at total energy expenditure using a heart rate monitor, the testers determined that the obese children spent more time in a sedentary lifestyle and that physical activity would result in a decrease in childhood obesity. (Hong Kong Medical Journal 2002 Oct:8(5);331-7).

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