Bio103 Presentation

1. Childhood obesity [Generation XXXL] Submitted to Dr. S. M. MOSTOFA KAMAL KHAN Submitted by Group 3 S M AhnafAbid ID- 082 253 042 (Sec-10) MD. RiyazHossain ID-092 0175 030 (Sec-10) S. M. Al-Hosainey ID-092 0036 030 (Sec-14) MD. KamrulHasanID-092 0278 030 (Sec-10)

2. What is Obesity? Obesity is an excess accumulation of body fat at least 20% over average weight for age, sex, and height. According to World Health Organization Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. WHO break down obesity into following categories: Any BMI ≥ 35 or 40 is severe obesity A BMI of ≥ 35 or 40–44.9 or 49.9 is morbid obesity A BMI of ≥ 45 or 50 is super obese.

3. Childhood Obesity Quick Facts about Obesity: Rates of childhood obesity have increased greatly between 1980 and 2010. Currently 10% of children worldwide are either overweight or obese Overweight children have an increased risk of being overweight as adults. Genetics, behavior, and family environment play a role in childhood overweight. Childhood overweight increases the risk for certain medical and psychological conditions. Encourage overweight children to be active, decrease screen time, and develop healthful eating habits.

4. Childhood obesity Childhood obesity Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or wellbeing.

5. Childhood obesity Weight categories are determined based on these percentiles and are defined as: Underweight < 5th percentile Normal 5th to < 85th percentile At risk of overweight 85th to <95th percentile Overweight 95th percentile and above

6. Childhood Obesity Causes for Childhood obesity Genetics Metabolic factors Sedentary lifestyle Infectious agents Physical Inactivity High-fat / High-Calorie Diet Social and Cultural effects

7. Consequences of Childhood Obesity

8. Consequences of Childhood Obesity Psychosocial Risks Cardiovascular Disease Risks Additional Health Risks

9. Prevention

10. Conclusion In conclusion, while childhood obesity is alarming, it is preventable and treatable. If you are concerned about your child’s weight, speak to your pediatrician and ask him/her to track your child’s BMI (body mass index).

11. Control Thank You!