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An unhealthy diet combined with a lack of exercise is the main causes of childhood obesity. High-carbohydrate foods such as chocolates, sweets and fast food are cheap and .jpg) readily available to children.
Alongside this, physical activity and exercise are no longer a part of most children's days - some children never walk or cycle to school or play sport. Instead, many of them spend hours in front of a television or computer.
If there is a family history of being overweight or obese, your child may be more likely to be obese. Genetic factors could play a role in this, but shared eating and inactivity habits, or a combination of both, are more likely to cause your child to be overweight.
Although certain medical disorders can cause obesity, less than 1 percent of all obesity is caused by physical problems. Obesity in childhood and adolescence can be related to:
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poor eating habits
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overeating or binging
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lack of exercise (i.e., couch potato kids)
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family history of obesity
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medical illnesses (endocrine, neurological problems)
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medications (steroids, some psychiatric medications)
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stressful life events or changes (separations, divorce, moves, deaths, abuse)
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family and peer problems
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low self-esteem
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depression or other emotional problems
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