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Darien Health for Kids: The Emotional Effects of Obesity – Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…

Darien health experts know how much people struggle with weight. We live in a society that believes thin is beautiful, so you can imagine the emotional effects of obesity on a child or adult. Even one of the classic fairy tales deals with appearance.

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Sleeping Beauty is young and beautiful and thin, projecting an image that many cannot ever expect to see in their own mirrors.

It is important to understand the emotional impact that obesity can have, especially on a child who does not have the psychological development to deal with the effects on self-image.

  • Poor self-esteem
  • Early development of health problems such as high blood pressure
  • Reduced mental acuity potentially affecting schoolwork
  • Depression
  • Increased stress
  • Compulsive overeating
  • Problems interacting with others because of social stigma
  • Sleep problems creating anxiety
  • Loss of energy impacting outlook on life
  • Lack of confidence
  • Feelings of isolation
  • Identity issues
  • Psychological stress due to physical impact on body
There is no end to the list of the potential emotional effects of obesity. This is not to say that every obese child experiences these problems. But the likelihood of having one or more of these problems is high when a child is obese, Darien health experts say.

There are indications that weight actually has an impact on the rate of physical development. Children who are obese often mature early. This creates a whole new set of emotional problems. They are out of sync with other children, and their early maturity does not match their stage of mental development.

Emotional Effects of Obesity – Who’s the Thinnest of Them All …

Darien health experts know that losing weight is never easy, but it not only can extend your life, it can prevent the negative emotional effects of obesity. Child obesity has its own particular set of problems.

Obesity that begins at a young age is a predictor of obesity in adulthood without intervention. This will shorten a lifespan. Physical activity and proper nutrition will help a child lose weight, but it requires a change in lifestyle. It also requires a family commitment.

Children imitate what they see. Poor dietary habits in the home are a major contributor to child obesity.

The same benefits that accrue to children will also accrue to adults. The emotional effects of obesity on adults are just as severe, affecting all aspects of his or her life. Obese people often suffer rejection because of their weight. Not everyone can be thin and it shouldn’t be expected.

Overemphasis on being thin has led to self-image problems leading to eating disorders, especially in teenagers, say Darien health experts. These disorders include bulimia and anorexia and both can cause permanent damage to the body if left untreated. In extreme cases these disorders lead to early death.

People who exercise reap the benefits of weight loss, cardiovascular health and increased longevity. Even moderate exercise daily can result in weight loss. Moderate exercise would include activities such as walking for 30 minutes a day 5 times a week.

The advantages of physical fitness include disease reduction as well, contributing to all around Darien health. Regular exercise decreases your change of getting high blood pressure, osteoporosis and high blood pressure. You are less likely to get some forms of cancer because exercise helps the digestive system. As you age, you are also less likely to be prone to injuries due to accidents.

Emotional Effects of Obesity Can Be Treated By Weight Loss

Darien health experts know that everyone wants to live a healthy life. The time to begin a fitness program of proper nutrition and physical activity is in childhood. The emotional effects of obesity on a child can be stressful and isolating. For adults, obesity causes a myriad of physical and emotional problems. The best treatment for the emotional effects of obesity is weight loss.

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