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== Childhood obesity == '''Childhood obesity''' (pronunciation: /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd oʊˈbiːsɪti/) is a conditio

...]]. It is also more common in male babies and in babies of mothers who are overweight or obese. ...ndrome]]. They may also have a higher risk of being overweight or obese in childhood and adulthood.

...y the square of the person's height in meters. A BMI over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. ...apidly, with more than a quarter of the adult population now classified as overweight or obese. This is largely due to changes in diet and lifestyle, with a shif

* [[Body Mass Index]] (BMI): A measure used to determine childhood overweight and obesity. It is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by

...entiate it from '''[[Type 1 diabetes]]''', which is typically diagnosed in childhood. ...ved to be caused by a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors. Being overweight or obese increases the risk, as does a diet high in processed foods and sug

...English words "anti" (against), "obesity" (the condition of being grossly overweight), and "day". The event is so named because it is dedicated to combating and * [[Childhood obesity]]

...occur at any time during the growth period, but it is more common in early childhood and adolescence. ...is believed to be related to weight and activity levels. Children who are overweight or who walk at an early age may be at a higher risk.

...agious disease that causes a rash and a fever; most commonly occurs during childhood * [[Fifth disease]] - a childhood infection caused by a virus, which often starts as a rash on the cheeks and