Conor's only friends at school are the other students who are overweight or obese. His parents worry about the threats Conor's obesity present to his psychological and physical health. What are some of the consequences of obesity?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Type-2 diabetes
2. High blood pressure
3. Asthma
4. Sleep difficulties
5. Missing school because of health problems, which places school performance at risk
6. Exclusion by peers
7. Teasing
8. Lower self-esteem
9. Poor body image
10. Loneliness, anxiety, and depression
11. If Conor is like more than half of obese school-age children, he will become an obese adult, which is associated with serious life-long health problems.
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