As they become increasingly obese, children in America today may suffer the consequences of not having good health as they age and living much shorter lives than adults in Today. Contrary to many beliefs, "obesity, which used to be a middle-aged and later phenomenon, has now spread to younger ages, in the context of a notable decrease in physical activity," said Caleb Finch ("Wasowicz "). More than half the time, this obesity accompanies the child into adulthood. Researchers are often asked many questions about the causes of obesity and often find answers. Sometimes parents are too scared to tell their children and doctors are afraid of upsetting patients. Additionally, food is easier to access in larger, unhealthy portions than healthy foods, and many children don't exercise as much as they should. Obesity can have detrimental effects on a child's physical and mental well-being. Obesity brings many hidden problems, one of which is diabetes. No extreme weight gain is healthy; many times it can cause diabetes, which is described as “the inability of cells to absorb glucose, the sugar molecules that fuel muscles, nerves and the brain” (Evans). Diabetes not only forces children to constantly watch what they eat and monitor their blood sugar, but they also have to worry about vision loss, nerve damage and other problems associated with diabetes. Diseases that were previously only found in adults, such as diabetes, are now also found in children (Torkos). While most kids worry about breaking a bone or scraping their knee at recess, some worry about remembering to check their blood sugar or whether they've had an insulin shot. Children are often diagnosed with type... middle of paper... s?" Journal of Family Practice 58.8 (2009): 421-432. Computer Source. Network. December 10, 2013. Sohenklar, Carol. Anorexia and Bulemia. Minneapolis : Twenty-First Century, 2011. Print.Taubes, Gary. “THE NEW OBESITY CAMPAIGNS HAVE IT ALL WRONG (cover story).” Newsweek 159.20 (2012) MAS Ultra-School Edition. 9 December 2013. “Childhood Obesity”. Natural Health & Wellness 2004. 4 December 2013. Wasowicz, Lidia. “Obesity has a serious impact on young people around the world”. Mondo & I 20.1 (2005): N. PAG. Ultra School Edition. 11 December 2013. Gregory L. “The Growing Problems of Overweight Young Americans.” American Fitness 23.5 (2005): 54. MAS Ultra-School Edition. 11 December 2013. Whelan, Jo. “Double Diabetes.” : 48. MAS-Ultra-School Edition. 10 December. 2013.