The percentage of obese children in Vietnam has been increasing in recent years. What are the causes and effects of this disturbing trend?

Nowadays, the percentage of

obesity

is becoming more and more popular in the world as well as in Vietnam, especially in children. There are many causes of

childhood

obesity

and its consequences. The

first

cause

of

childhood

obesity

is an inappropriate eating habit. Children often tend to eat too much fast food that contains a large amount of grease

such

as fried chicken, fried sausages and drink sparkling water rather than eating fruits and green vegetables.

In addition

, the inactivity of children is

also

the

cause

of children suffering from

obesity

. Many children who have a habit of preferring to stay at home watching movies and playing games

instead

of going out to play or doing exercises can

cause

excess fat to build up in the body. And the final

cause

is influenced by psychological or emotional factors. Many studies have shown that the lack of parental care and education in early

childhood

is a factor leading to the risk of

obesity

. From these causes,

childhood

obesity

has had a significant

effects

Suggestion

effect

.

Firstly

,

obesity

makes children complex about their appearance. Sometimes children will feel less confident in their bodies when they go out or even be joked around

by

Suggestion

with

friends, which will make them passive, lonely or depressed.

Moreover

,

obesity

also

makes children suffer from dangerous diseases

such

as gastrointestinal, cardiovascular,

dyslipidemia

, ...

Finally

, obese children often start puberty early, so it will inhibit the height growth of children as adults if they are not treated early. In short,

obesity

has a lot of consequences for children so every parent should treat it as soon as possible to help the children have a good life and health.