Childhood obesity is a serious health condition. It involves having an excess increase in weight. This can lead to serious health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood. Childhood obesity also can lead to poor self-esteem and depression.

Causes of Childhood Obesity:

• not getting enough sleep
• Family history can also cause Childhood Obesity
• Underlying medical or genetic condition 
• Unhealthy diet 
• not getting enough physical activity is the prime reason for Childhood Obesity

Health risk in Childhood Obesity:

Being overweight or having obesity can increase the chances that your child may develop health problems:

• breathing problems
• Muscle & joint pain
• high blood pressure or cholesterol
• type 2 diabetes
• may experience weight-related teasing or bullying, which can affect their mental health
• Low self-esteem
• depression & anxiety 
• eating disorders 

How as a parent you can help your child with obesity?

Your child could achieve and maintain a healthy weight by encouraging them to embrace better lifestyle choices. These choices include adhering to a nutritious eating plan. They also involve engaging in regular physical activity and reducing screen time. Additionally, ensuring adequate sleep is important.

• Boosting physical activity: engage in 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise weekly. Alternatively, aim for 75 to 150 minutes of intense exercise.  
• Minimizing screen time: Restrict the amount of time the child spends on screens for recreational purposes.  
• Implement behavioral adjustments. Focus on maintaining weight instead of losing it. Encourage the child to take breaks from sitting.  
• Engaging the family: Involve parents in the planning and execution of therapy.

How do you talk to your childhood obesity can affect their willingness to keep a healthy weight? 

• Instead of referring to being 'fat', 'heavy', or 'obese', consider using terms like 'beyond your optimal weight.' can help your child to understand Childhood Obesity
• Refrain from comparing your child to their classmates. Encourage them to avoid making comparisons with others. 
• Rather than labeling foods or activities as 'good' or 'bad', opt for terms like 'nutritious' and 'more nutritious choices.' 
• Avoid expressing negative thoughts about your own weight or body image, as your children will take note of these remarks.
•  Concentrate on making progress towards a healthier lifestyle instead of focusing on weight loss objectives.

For a longer period your child is having unhealthy body weight at a young age will lead to health risks as an adult. Medical professionals can assist you in guiding your child toward a healthy weight. If you have any inquiries, or if the adjustments you've implemented don’t appear to be effective, consult your physician and follow up with them consistently.