Extremely and moderately obese children face a higher of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)compared to children of normal weight.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
This condition occurs due to the reflux of hydrochloric acid of the stomach into the oesophagus
This condition occurs due to the reflux of hydrochloric acid of the stomach into the oesophagus
"Childhood obesity, especially extreme childhood obesity, comes with a high risk for many serious health consequences such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. The takeaway message of our study is that GERD now also is one of the conditions associated with childhood obesity," said study lead author Corinna Koebnick, a research scientist at the Kaiser Permanente Southern California.
The study has been published online in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity.
Quiz on Obesity
There are thousands out there battling ‘the bulge’. With childhood obesity on the rise even children are not spared. If your weight issues are threatening to weigh you down learn more about obesity by taking part in this quiz.
“We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are”. - Adelle Davis
There are thousands out there battling ‘the bulge’. With childhood obesity on the rise even children are not spared. If your weight issues are threatening to weigh you down learn more about obesity by taking part in this quiz.
Tips to Control Obesity in Children
Obesity is resistant to instant remedies and its management is a long-term endeavor. Here are a few tips to control obesity in children.
Obesity is resistant to instant remedies and its management is a long-term endeavor. Here are a few tips to control obesity in children.
GERD Not Caused By Swallowing Air
although people suffering from gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD) swallow air and belch more frequently, air swallowing does not play any role in the disease.
although people suffering from gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD) swallow air and belch more frequently, air swallowing does not play any role in the disease.
