Childhood Obesity

Nissa Phommachanh

Salt Lake Community College

Obesity By State

WHAT IS OBESITY???

Cardiovascular Diseases

• High Cholesterol

• High Blood Pressure

Long Term Effects of Childhood Obesity

Adult Health Issues Such as:

• Heart Disease

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Several types of Cancer

Prevention of Childhood Obesity

Children will be less at risk for obesity when parents are more involved in their lives.

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