<unk>  is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or well-being. As methods to determine body fat directly are difficult, the diagnosis of obesity is often based on BMI. Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern. The term overweight rather than obese is often used when discussing<unk> , especially in open discussion, as it is less stigmatizing. The prevalence of<unk>  is known to differ by sex and gender.
Childhood obesity
Low Birth Weight
Gestational hypertension
Normal weight obesity
Childhood chronic illness
Low birth weight
Gestational diabetes
Sedentary lifestyle