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= __Definition:__ = toc A child whose BMI-for-age is at or above the 95th percentile. p.220 HGD Chapter 9 pp. 220-221

= __Examples__ =

The use of the term obese with regard to children is very controversial. The debate centers on whether it is appropriate to apply a term that denotes a stable condition among adults to children whose bodies are growing and changing. Some critics worry that applying this term to children may stigmatize them unnecessarily.

Famous Actors/Stars Who are Considered to be Obese or Overweight
 * William Shatner
 * Robert DeNiro
 * Elvis

The character Cartman is a prime example of a TV show character that portrays and belittles individuals that are obese. This is shown in our textbook on page 221.

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= __Analogies:__ =

Obesity is to America, like Overpopulation is to China

= __Mnemonics:__ =

==O H- B E A S T  = O B E S E == OH-BEAST  am i still BOOTY-FULL?

=__In the News:__= [|Severely obese children's hearts already in danger] The BBC news states here that obese children are already in danger of heart disease. This report says that warning signs of heart disease are between the ages of 2 and 12.

[|Overweight children vulnerable to food advertisements] The Journal of Pediatrics released a study yesterday about food marketing that attracts [|obese children]. The study revealed that overweight children are more susceptible to [|advertisements] that include food than children who are at normal weight levels. The research continued to reveal that companies spend over $10 billion a year on food and beverage [|ads] directed to children.

[|Children in day care prone to be more overweight]
 * Children in day care prone to be more overweight, study finds

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