While society becomes convenient and physical activities decreases, the variety of food is increasing. As there are many high-calorie foods, the rate of childhood obesity is increasing. Children have no time to romp with their friends. This is a direct cause of childhood obesity and brings about the lack of basal physical fitness and health problems.

▲ Childhood obesity causes a lot of health problems(clipartKorea)

Obesity is defined as a condition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation. Obese children may look thin seemingly, but they are obese because of their high-fat accumulation. The rate of obesity increased to 36.3 percent in 2012 from 42.3 percent in 2019. The time at home increased because of COVID-19. The rate of exercise decreased, and the amount of eating food increased.

Obesity causes a lot of serious problems that increase the danger of type 2 diabetes and cancer. First, it causes high blood pressure, and high -cholesterol, which are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Second, it leads to respiratory problems such as asthma and sleep apnea. Third, it brings about joint and musculoskeletal problems such as backache and spinal cord diseases. Also, it causes psychological problems such as depression and eating disorders.

Like this, childhood obesity gives rise to a lot of complications. Also, childhood obesity is more dangerous than adult obesity. It is because obesity causes the increasing size of the fat cell and number of the fat cell. Like this, childhood obesity can lead to adult obesity. Health Minister Kim Gang Lip said that it is important for children to increase their fruit and vegetable consumption and choose snacks with low amounts of sugar for a balanced diet.

▲ Many experts said that it is important for children to eat many vegetables.

By Kim Namin