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2. Childhood obesity - Wikipedia

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   The greatest risk factor for child obesity is the obesity of both parents. This may be reflected by the family's environment and genetics. [ 33 ] Other reasons may also be due to psychological factors and the child's body type.

3. What causes childhood obesity? - AOL

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   Obesity in adulthood. For both children and adults, obesity increases the risk of: Type 2 diabetes. Breathing issues. Joint problems. Gallstones and gallbladder disease. High blood pressure and ...

4. Psychological aspects of childhood obesity - Wikipedia

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   Childhood obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 96th percentile for children of the same age and sex. It can cause a variety of health problems, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, breathing problems, sleeping problems, and joint problems later in life. [1]

5. Obesity needs new definition, says global report - AOL

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   "Obesity is a health risk - the difference is it's also an illness for some," Prof Rubino said. ... Children's obesity expert Prof Louise Baur, from the University of Sydney, who contributed to ...

6. Obesity - Wikipedia

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   In both children and adults, there is an association between television viewing time and the risk of obesity. [133] [134] [135] Increased media exposure increases the rate of childhood obesity, with rates increasing proportionally to time spent watching television. [136]

7. Who should be considered 'obese'? Time to move on from BMI ...

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   These people might eventually be at risk for obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. ... Children and adolescents with obesity might have limited ...