Obesity in C.R

Our country is no exception and are victims of this type of disease; according with a report by the National Nutrition Survey in 2008 and 2009, 21.4% of children aged 5 to 12 years are overweight or obese; which means increased 6.5% according to the survey conducted in 1996, together researchers from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) noted that the Costa Rican children have one of the highest obesities throughout Latin America. This is an extremely disturbing and alarming level which we must take into account and be aware of it; because it is a very high number of affected population to just an underdeveloped country.

When we refer to end childhood obesity we must consider many aspects that arise which are highly influential as family factor since due to high labor competition because mother and father have to go to work and seek support for their households; This leads to the habit of buying fast food shops or products with a high percentage of sugars, calories and very little nutritional percentage. (NI, Nutrintegra- Nutrition for the whole family, 2012) likewise has lost the habit of sharing family dinner or lunch; by the fact that large routines do not have much free time allowed, to share a healthy family table as it did years ago. Another highlight are the habits instilled in children, which is co-related to the family and to remember that the values ​​are inculcated in the house and that is why both the behavior of parents are very repetitive in children; this implies the fact q if the father used to eating foods high in fat child will have a higher chance of making the same as a repetitive behavior; this is due to a pattern of behavior and education.

The daily life of children is invaluable in obese children; since the same every day perform less physical activity, thanks to the great importance has been given to technology; that with leads the daily energy expenditure is very little putting these as a vulnerable community and which over the years has changed all going to play out means bringing the cell into the yard, playing in turn means the computer and search for Internet gambling factors that benefit weight gain in children under 12 years. (Vega, 2013) however we can not forget the school curriculum; it was not until 2012 that took a little consideration and banned the sale of chips, soda and candy, to implement the sale of healthy products such as fruits, snacks without trans fats, fiber-based crackers, oatmeal and nothing in excess 60 calories; searching and lower the high percentage of obesity. (Villegas, 2012).

All the general population has a great social influence of the media advertisers are responsible for sponsoring such foods as healthy and safe a daily habit, which can be done without caution of all physical, social damages psychological factors that can lead to short, medium or long; However we must remember that this is an area charge only sell and economic gain.

Children are victims of obesity, which leads to poor self-esteem, sadness, depression, they feel rejected by society because they can not enter the pattern that has now created society.

References 

N.I. (26 de Diciembre de 2012). Nutrintegra- Nutricion para toda la familia . Obtenido de Nutrintegra- Nutricion para toda la familia : http://nutrintegra.com/web/?p=837

Vega, C. R. (8 de Septiembre de 2013). El Financiero. Obtenido de El Financiero: http://www.elfinancierocr.com/blogs/la_milla_extra/ninos-necesitan-ejercicio_7_368433155.html

Villegas, J. (12 de Enero de 2012). Periodico- La Nacion. Obtenido de Periodico- La Nacion: http://www.nacion.com/archivo/MEP-galletas-rellenas-confites-escuelas_0_1243875871.html