Obesity is performed by genetic, environmental, and complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors.Fatness levels in obese children are indicative of increased risk for elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, and lipoproteinratios children and adolescents. Serum cholesterol and blood pressure are related to raise atherosclerotic lesion. Certaincardiovascular disease risk factors in obese children are related to the earliest stages of atherosclerosis disease. Obesechildren have the high risk factors of certain cardiovascular disease. Genetic factors affecting metabolic rate can besuccessfully managed by the introduction of environmental factors such as decrease caloric intake and increase physicalactivity. The treatment of obesity and of atherosclerotic patients should include dietary restriction (protein sparingmodified fast and hypocaloric balanced diet), nutrition education, increased physical activity, behavior modification, andfamilial support. Success fully management of obesity can improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of morbidityand mortality associated with obesity. |