The hazards of excessive obesity in adolescents

The health of teenagers is the most concerned issue for parents, because teenagers still need a period of time to grow and mature. However, during this period, teenagers are prone to nutritional problems. The main nutritional problem for modern teenagers is obesity, especially the problem of excessive obesity, which can have a certain impact on their lives. So, what are the hazards of excessive obesity in teenagers?

Life expectancy is significantly shortened

Obesity tends to cause many kinds of diseases. According to statistics, the incidence rate of cerebral embolism and heart failure in obese people is twice that of normal weight people, the incidence of coronary heart disease is twice that of normal weight people, the incidence rate of hypertension is two to six times that of normal weight people, the incidence of diabetes is about four times higher than that of normal people, and the incidence of cholelithiasis is four to six times higher than that of normal people. More seriously, the life expectancy of obese people is significantly shortened.

Causes psychological trauma

Obese people are easily discriminated against by others, which has a great impact on their self-esteem, especially for young students who are not yet psychologically mature, and can even cause psychological disorders, affecting the cultivation of a healthy personality in the future. What are the hazards of excessive obesity on the growth of adolescents? People with obesity are often afraid of heat, excessive sweating, easy fatigue, lower limb swelling, varicose veins, and dermatitis at skin folds. Those with severe obesity have slow movement, difficulty walking, and even palpitations and shortness of breath at the slightest movement, which can affect normal life and even lead to loss of exercise ability in severe cases. Due to the delayed movement response of obese individuals, they are also prone to external injuries such as fractures and sprains. The problem of excessive obesity among teenagers has become an important factor threatening their physical and mental health. As parents, we must persist in creating a healthy environment for teenagers, especially in terms of dietary habits, which must be healthy and reasonable, consume less high-fat foods, and strengthen physical exercise.