Nearly ten percent of American children have chronic liver disease caused by inappropriate storage of fat in the liver. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) speeds the development of heart disease by raising blood pressure. NAFLD is often undetected until heart and liver damage has already begun. Understanding the connection between childhood obesity and the increased risk of heart and liver disease is crucial in preventing early onset and death.
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.
4 Responses to “Childhood Obesity: Heart And Liver Disease In Fast Forward”
If you don’t concern about their health and take it easy and eat every-time junk food then it can create lots of disease to your child, its true fact and researched.
Heat and liver diseases start with a healthy diet and exercise. Eating healthy is simple and we as parents, or school teachers need to set the example.
It’s unfortunate that this disease affects, not only the liver but, heart disease, too. While blood pressure, obesity, and the heart are related in most people’s minds, seeing the effects on children really does paint a picture that can’t be ignored.
I completely agree Christina