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Introduction The advent of children obesity is a grave health problem which has been generally recognized as a worldwide pandemic that has had a major implication on children health and on healthcare systems. Childhood obesity refers to children who, according to the body mass index calculation, exceed the average weight in proportion to weight and height. Subsequently, prolonged physical health comorbidities, as well as psychosomatic difficulties can result in obesity. Research indicates that approximately a quarter of children globally are categorized as obese (Bagchi, 2011). As a result of increasing concern, extensive research has been conducted in this area, and the contributing causes as well as solutions to the problem have been identified. This essay will examine the behavioral causes as well as solutions to overweight in regard to the case of Ryan Modifiable Health Behaviors Lifestyle culture has had a major impact on Ryan’s weight. The rapid technology advancement, and its simplistic accessibility and widespread integration into the present lifestyle, has had a transformative effect on the directional attitudes to the interest and the physical behaviors of children. Sedentary practices of excessive hours watching television and playing video games has been associated with obesogenic behaviors such as the ingestion of high calorie foods. This readily available technology tends to make children spend more time indoors than outdoors. Parents of obese children tend to offer food as a reward for desired behavior as in the case of Ryan where he is always hungry and would stop at nothing to get his favorite chicken. These desired behaviors then create an underlying anxiety related to guilt regarding their weight. All these factors can create a vicious cycle resulting in an emotional environment that brings

depression. This, in turn facilitates ongoing over-ingestion of unhealthy foods, further weight addition and anti-social behaviors. Additionally, the behavior of Ryan parents of not giving him good guidance, considering their busy schedule has played a big role in his weight gain. They cannot provide enough time to educate their child about what proper nutrition entails. Thus, Ryan have been eating Tacos and pizza from fast food restaurants because of the preoccupied schedule of his parents. Consequently, they do not have time to prepare food for their child, thereby, buying fast meals is his best option. Solutions to Obesity Ryan’s parents should create powerful initiatives to guarantee that their child lead a healthy lifestyle. The parents can advocate for good feeding behaviors in the household. In a study done by (Waters,2010) families and schools promoting progressive mealtimes were observed to record reduced cases of obesity. Good eating behaviors can play a positive role towards dealing with the issue of obesity. Consequently, the parents should support the balance of play and sleep. Parents should always encourage their children to engage in active play. Sedentary behaviors can be discouraged in order to address this health menace. Children should be guided to sleep for eight hours. By doing so, they will develop healthy bodies and eventually lose weight. Parents should collaborate with their children in order to achieve the desired goals. Conclusion. The mounting problem of childhood obesity can be slowed, if society focuses on the causes. There are many elements that contribute children obesity, some being more vital than others. A combined diet and physical activity intervention conducted in the community is more effective at preventing obesity. Moreover, if parents enforce a healthier lifestyle at home, many

overweight problems could be avoided. What children learn from their families about eating healthy and regular exercises will ultimately spill over into other aspects of their life

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References Bagchi, D. (2011). Global perspectives on childhood obesity: Current status, consequences and prevention . Amsterdam: Academic Press/Elsevier Waters, E. (2010). Preventing childhood obesity: Evidence, policy and practice .

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