2022, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Part A

author(s)
Sharlet Simple Dsouza and Dr. Anupama Vinay Oka

abstract
Adolescents is aperiod of crucial phase of growth and development. It is a particularly vulnerable time for the development of Obesity. An obese Adolescent is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in their adulthood, sothis article describes about obesity as a serious health problem which affects the physical, emotional and intellectual development. they are also likely to suffer emotional and social effects associated with overweight. Overweight in youth has been linked to depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, negative body image, and stigma. It appears to be bi-directional in nature, with overweight sometimes predicting certain psychological effects and psychosocial issues sometimes predicting overweight.