At-Risk-For-Overweight

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Definition:
A child whose BMI is between the 85th and 95th percentiles. (page 249) Because of growth spurts and the inherent instability of physical variables in childhood, multiple assessments are required before a child is actually classified as either at-risk or overweight. Chapter 9 page 249 Realated to disorders such as: Obesity and being overweightness

Examples:
Millions of Americans and people worldwide are overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for many diseases and conditions. The more body fat that you have and the more you weigh, the more likely you are to develop:

Your weight is the result of many factors. These factors include environment, family history and genetics, metabolism (the way your body changes food and oxygen into energy), behavior or habits, and more. You can't change some factors, such as family history. However, you can change other factors, such as your lifestyle habits. You can take steps to prevent or treat overweight or obesity. Follow a healthy eating plan and keep your calorie needs in mind. Do physical activity regularly and try to limit the amount of time that you're inactive. Weight-loss medicines and surgery also are options for some people who need to lose weight if lifestyle changes aren't enough. [|Obesity in America Statistics] [|Prevention of Obesity]
 * [|Coronary heart disease](also called coronary artery disease)
 * [|High blood pressure]
 * Type 2 diabetes
 * Gallstones
 * Breathing problems
 * Certain cancers

In the News:
[|Risks for being overweight] [|Defining Obesity and Risk-for-Overweight] [|Overweight children may be at risk for asthma] [|Overweight Baby Girls at Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes] [|Risks in children]

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