Causes of Obesity in Children
If a boy's total weight consists of more than 25% fat and a girl's total weight consists of more than 32% fat, it indicates obesity. Another criterion is the weight-height ratio; if this ratio is more than 120% of the ideal, a diagnosis of obesity can be made. It cannot be said that all overweight children will become obese adults, but the risk is higher compared to children who are not overweight. Causes of obesity in children reveal that an underlying disease is