Obesity In Children

Long ago many would not have thought of obesity as a serious issue in the world, because it was once a rare disease. Now it has become one of the most widespread epidemics, and has become quite serious for children living with obesity.


    Obesity is n excess amount of fat on a person, due to genes, environment, and behavior habits. It's the same for adults and children. The children living with obesity usually come from obese parents. They either get the genes of these parents, or get this disease in due time from the environment they are in, also the habits, and behavior. That would consist of their diets of high calorie, and high in fat foods; sitting in front of the T.V., and playing video games all day. That all takes it's tole on a child after so long. These children tend to eat larger portions, and a lot of junk food while in front of the T.V., and playing video games. Mothers who have diabetes also have children at risk of being obese. Health issues increase highly for the children living with obesity. The serious medical problems they get are; emotional, and social problems due to them being overweight. They are also most likely to be obese as adults with risks of heart disease, and strokes. I tend to wonder why there isn't much done about this? Are these obese parents not helping the issue of this rapid growing medical issues, and are the doctors doing everything possible to help treat this and prevent it?


    There are no medication to treat these children with obesity, as there are for adults. The medication is more dangerous, than the obesity is for them. Medication used for obesity would effect the growth of a child, so they feel it's not best for them to be treated. They do recommend that the children start a healthy diet (low calorie food, low fat food), smaller portions of food, healthy snacks, and more things to do with physical activity. Getting involved in sports to keep the body moving, and in shape is also a good idea. The doctors also try to get the families on a plan, which will not only help with the obesity, but bring the families closer together. There is also the question; "What if those things do not work?". Well, nothing else can be done for these children. To me that is a huge problem. I feel as if it's abuse to these children. What if the parents are not doing their best to help their children, because they, themselves do not want to change? Simple truth is that when a child is in a house with obese parents, it'll effect everyone. More medical options would be a benefit.


    So, with obesity rapidly growing in children, I believe it's about time for medical researchers to find a medication suitable for children. The parents also need to play a bigger role in changing too. It's time to make this rapidly growing issue something treatable for these innocent children.

-This is an article I wrote for an example on essays for an old teacher a few years ago on the topic "Serious Issues In The World". I did not want to go with the typical war stuff, starvation, homeless, etc etc! I challenged myself as a writer, and this is what I came up with. Thoughts, research and using my writing skills! 

-Her response on my article was as follows; "This is a very well thought out and put together essay, you bring up excellent points. Excellent work!"-