Childhood Obesity

Causes Of Childhood Obesity : Who Is To Blame?

Overweight children often suffer at school from teasing about their appearance and stereotypes regarding their character, due to preconceptions that overweight children are “lazy” or “have no feelings”.

They are often subjected to exclusion by their peers, which can affect their emotional well-being.  

Many obese children are so embarrassed by their bodies that they try and disguise the problem by wearing oversized but unflattering clothes.

They are also reluctant to take part in any sports, particularly swimming, where they feel vulnerable and exposed.

This avoidance of physical activity is an obvious compounding of the problem, as the child’s health will decline further and they may become increasingly isolated and become depressed.