Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that occurs when a child carries excess body fat that
negatively affects their health or well-being. In recent years, childhood obesity has become a growing
concern worldwide, including in India. It is caused by a combination of factors such as poor diet, lack of
physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, and sometimes genetic predisposition. Obesity not only leads to
long-term health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and joint issues but also affects a child’s
physical movement, stamina, and daily activities. This is where physics becomes relevant — because
excess body weight impacts motion, balance, energy usage, and the forces exerted on joints and
muscles. By using the principles of physics, we can analyze how obesity changes the way the human
body moves and responds to physical effort. This project aims to explore childhood obesity through the
lens of physics by examining concepts such as force, work, energy, pressure, and friction as they relate
to the human body.