Childhood ObesityChildhood obesity is becoming a growing problem among families in America. The current busy lifestyle that families live does not help this situation. We have allowed our busy lifestyles to affect our children. Childhood obesity can lead to a variety of problems for our children. There are three main effects of childhood obesity. Some of the effects of childhood obesity are increased health problems such as hypertension and diabetes. Overweight children often have self-esteem problems. Additionally, obese children are more likely to fall victim to bullying. Childhood obesity causes immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being. Being an overweight child puts them at a higher risk of cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Overweight children develop hypertension and diabetes at an early age. High blood pressure can be very dangerous if left untreated. It can cause a stroke or heart attack. Childhood diabetes is also a consequence of obesity. Diabetes is dangerous because, like high blood pressure...