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Chronic diseases and disorders associated with childhood obesity

Celiac syndrome and diabetes

It includes gastrointestinal syndrome children A group of risk factors that come together in one person, the most important of which are excess obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and a few other digestive abnormalities. They are present in 50% of children with obesity, and their risk increases as the body mass index or insulin resistance increases.

Associated with obesity children It is usually excessive, with a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Children with obesity-related diabetes face a wide range of other chronic diseases, especially kidney problems and heart problems, at an early age compared to other adults with diabetes not related to obesity.

Cardiac disorders

As the severity of childhood obesity increases, the risk of developing high blood pressure increases, as children with this problem usually suffer from a three-fold greater risk of developing this health problem compared to children who do not suffer from obesity.

It is known in medical circles that childhood celiac syndrome poses a high risk of cardiovascular and circulatory diseases after adulthood. However, evidence strongly indicates that this syndrome begins in childhood, and therefore the risk factors begin in childhood as well.

The relationship of childhood obesity to respiratory diseases

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome is considered one of the most important health problems that children suffer from. It has serious effects on growth and development and usually results in neurocognitive deficiency. This syndrome is generally characterized by cases of complete or partial obstruction of the upper respiratory tract during sleep, which hinders the patient’s normal ventilation and sleep patterns.

Expression of a sleeping child. (envato)

There is a greater possibility of developing sleep apnea syndrome in children who suffer from obesity, especially after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, compared to children who do not suffer from obesity.

It is not known to this day whether these cases of nocturnal suffocation result from the accumulation of fat in the abdomen, which affects the expansion of the respiratory tract and causes their narrowing, or whether the fat accumulated in the neck causes an imbalance in the upper respiratory tract and leads to suffocation.

Gastrointestinal disorders and obesity in children

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with excess obesity and insulin resistance. It is noted that the increase in cases of obesity and insulin resistance in children is closely associated with an increase in the incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is considered today the most important chronic liver disease in children. It is represented by the accumulation of fat on the liver and usually does not have any symptoms and is discovered during body imaging. However, it is associated with high triglycerides and cholesterol.

An expression of a child playing sports. (envato)

Childhood obesity and gynecological diseases

One of the most important complications associated with childhood obesity is related to insulin resistance, which is polycystic ovary syndrome. Just like the previous two conditions, cases of polycystic ovary syndrome are multiplying with the increase in childhood obesity. Polycystic ovary syndrome is closely associated with high androgens in the body, hirsutism, irregular ovulation, and acne.

Musculoskeletal disorders and obesity in children

Slipping of the end of the kynum

Slippage of the end of the hip bone at the joint is described as a hip disorder that affects adolescents and causes symptoms in the hip or knee area, the most important of which is severe pain. This condition occurs as a result of one of the leg bones slipping out of its capsule due to poor growth of the bone plate, and it is a more common condition in male adolescents who suffer from obesity. The risk of this condition increases in young children if they are obese.

Blount’s disease

It is very likely that excess obesity will expose the child to trauma, which places increased pressure and force on the knee and the growth bones connected to it, which hinders the growth of the body and may lead to several cases of deformity.

Miscellaneous fractions

A child suffers a broken arm. (envato)

Children who suffer from obesity are more likely to suffer from fractures than their non-obese peers. DXA radiographs have shown that children who suffer from obesity actually have more bone density than children who do not suffer from obesity, but this does not protect them from various fractures.

Neurological disorders associated with childhood obesity

Obese children, in particular, suffer from a neurological condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, which causes high pressure on the temporal nerve without a clear cause.

Circulatory disturbances

Obesity in adults is classified as one of the most important risk factors for thromboembolic disease. Although there is no scientific evidence regarding the relationship of obesity to this disease in children, it is believed that obesity is sufficient to increase the risk of developing it in children.

Studies have also shown that obesity alone may cause disruption of the functions of arterial structures and initial thickening of their walls compared to children who do not suffer from obesity.

How to help your obese child lose weight?

Make sure you have a plate of ready-to-eat fruits in the kitchen and on hand. Make sure there are a quantity of vegetables that can be eaten raw, washed, cut, and ready to eat in the refrigerator. Try adding raisins, bananas, or any type of dried or fresh fruit your child prefers to breakfast, especially if the child is accustomed to eating breakfast cereals with milk. Prepare a variety of homemade sauces using fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, avocado, olive oil, onions, green coriander, basil, garlic, and lemon juice according to your taste and your child’s taste. Incorporate fruits into the desserts you prepare at home. Get your child used to eating dried fruits instead of sweets. Keep washed and cut vegetables in the freezer and add them to soups and various dishes.

Expressive expressions of obese children while exercising. (Getty)

Ideas for healthy dessert recipes

Healthy fruit ice cream

the components

A cup of curd. A cup of washed and cut fruits as desired, such as strawberries, kiwi, cherries, bananas, and berries. A spoonful of natural honey. A slab of dark chocolate. A teaspoon of vegetable oil.

How to prepare

In a deep bowl, mix the yogurt with honey and fruits. Place the parchment paper in a wide tray. Place separate amounts of the mixture in the tray. Place the tray in the freezer for at least two hours or until the ingredients freeze completely. Melt the chocolate bar in a water bath, then add the amount of vegetable oil. Dip the yogurt and fruit mixture into the chocolate, then return them to the freezer until the chocolate solidifies.

Healthy fruit pancake

the components

A cup and a half of oatmeal or any flour you prefer. One egg. A splash of vanilla. A pinch of baking powder. A teaspoon of stevia sugar. Two tablespoons of vegetable oil. Natural honey. An amount of warm milk as needed. Chopped dried fruit or chopped fresh fruit as desired, such as bananas, berries, and grated apple.

How to prepare

You can use ready-made healthy pancake mix if available, but it is preferable to prepare the mixture at home by mixing all the ingredients well until they are homogeneous, except for natural honey. Prepare the pancakes in the usual way over medium heat. Instead of using maple syrup, liquid chocolate, or even jams, use natural honey to sweeten the dish.

2023-09-23 02:43:42

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