[Music] oh little kitty you have been eating a lot of junk lately please cut it down and do some exercise then start caring if you don't want to be obese [Music] well in that case let me explain to you about this challenging condition called obesity by answering a crucial question what causes obesity zoom in [Music] your weight is important that's why doctors keep an eye on it every time you visit for a checkup as too much or too little weight can be a matter of concern but these days being overweight is more common than being
underweight and obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed as well as in developing countries but the vital question is what does it mean to be obese well when people talk about being overweight or obese they mean that someone has more body fat than is healthy although having some level of body fat can be okay but having it in excess can lead to many health issues like pain and bones and joints shortness of breath while performing day-to-day tasks restlessness while sleeping etc [Music] not only that but excess fat can also increase the chances of getting cardiovascular
diseases like high blood pressure high cholesterol and diabetes and even if someone is free from risks attached to it there are chances that overweight kids may feel conscious about their self-image and might be teased or feel bad about themselves leading to psychological problems like anxiety and depression but the critical question is how and why do people become obese well several factors contribute to obesity the most common of them can be poor diet habits lack of exercise heredity or a combination of all of them but in some instances too much weight gain may be due to
an endocrine problem like type 1 diabetes or intake of certain medicines so this brings us to a vital point what can we do to prevent or control obesity well the best way to keep a healthy weight is through staying active by playing in your backyard or joining a sports team if your schedule or other things stop you from playing then you can get some extra exercise just by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or walking instead of traveling through vehicles also it's essential to watch less tv and play fewer video and mobile games to
be more active and the most crucial part of staying fit is to eat a healthy diet yes make sure to eat various foods and get five servings of fruits and vegetables a day try to choose water natural juice add low-fat milk over soda and other sugary drinks and when it comes to high-calorie and high-fat foods eat them only once in a while in small portions [Music] and if you're still struggling to control your weight then make sure to talk to your parents or guardian who can make an appointment with a doctor the doctor may suggest
ways of changing your eating and exercising habits but remember my friends if you know someone with weight problems please do not tease them at all and make sure to be kind instead be a champion by encouraging them and exercising and eating healthy together trip your time did you know obesity affects one in six children in the united states yes around 17 of american children ages 2 to 19 are obese that's more than 12.7 million american children so it's the responsibility of parents to enforce a healthier lifestyle at home so that many obesity problems can be
avoided hope you learned something new today until next time it's me dr bynox zooming out good job kitty [Music] never mind
