An aquaintence of mine has a son who I have known since he was a baby. Right now he's 13 years old, and he is taller than me (about 6 feet, 5 inches), and he is also obese. Besides high risk early arthritis in his knee and ankle joints due to his weight and his age, are there any other health effects that can affect this kid? His parents are not doing much about his wieght. Seriously! For his age, he qualifies to play high school football with high school seniors!
2007-03-05 02:29:29 · 7 answers · asked by Jerry H 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Seriously! This child can beat up his father... they have been in such fights before.
2007-03-05 02:32:26 · update #1
Obesity leads to not only bone and joint injury, but type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, low self-esteem and a variety of other things. I'd suggest to his parents to put him on a healthy diet and get him in a regular exercise program. Not for the appearance aspects, but for his health.
2007-03-05 02:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obesity is not just a problem of looks or image. It is a chronic medical condition which occurs over time when a person continues to consume more calories than needed. These excess calories are converted to fat and stored in the body. Obesity is associated with significant medical illnesses.
Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem. It has been linked to many serious medical conditions such as:
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol
Diabetes
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Sleep apnoea
Gallbladder disease
Liver disease
Arthritis
Cancer (colon, uterine, breast and other cancers).
Obese people are also likely to suffer from gout, a painful joint disease caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid sometimes forms into crystal masses that become deposited in the joints.
As society today often views being slim as attractive, obese or overweight people tend to feel undesirable. They may be seen as lazy or lacking in self-control, and face prejudice or discrimination. Feelings of rejection, shame, or depression are common.
2007-03-05 02:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by Willy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is at risk for diabetes, heart disease and just general unhealthiness. not to mention that if he is being teased (since kids can be so mean) there may be negative side effects on his emotional and mental health. if his parents are also obese or overweight then there might be lifestyle changes that they aren't ready to make. not sure if you can force them to do anything. the best thing is to express you concern in a caring manner rather than a lecturing manner. all of these negative health issues cost time and money. hopefully you can help them see the light.
2007-03-05 02:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by mo b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Off the top of my head, heart disease and low self esteem in addition to what you said, although these days I think it's the thin ones who get picked on more. Poor kid, he probably doesn't know better now. If he keeps it up into adulthood, he'll be dead by 45.
I could almost argue it's child abuse.
2007-03-05 02:38:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He needs to start playing some sport,or go walking, maybe with his parents!Eat more fruits and vegetable,no fast food.
2007-03-05 02:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by mirna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is 13 and hes OVER 6' 5"? DANG! thats tall for a 13 year old!
2007-03-05 02:34:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a very high risk of developing early onset-diabetes
2007-03-05 02:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋