An overweight child has an increased risk of becoming an overweight adult. Overweight children and adolescents are also at higher risk of developing a poor body image, which may lead to disordered eating. Potential health risks include hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and elevated triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Learn more about the psychological and physiological effects of obesity, and what can be done to combat obesity, by visiting obesity.org.

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