Body weight

It is vital for youth to maintain a healthy bodyweight during youth in order to prevent disease. Bodyweight is influenced by genetics and body functioning in relation to metabolism and hormonal control of body functions. These factors are greatly influenced by behaviours and choices made in relation to food intake. A persons body type can be influenced by sex and genetic inheritance.
Being overweight can have many negative impacts on different aspects of ones life. In the youth stage in life being overweight can lead to things like cardiovascular diseases, asthma, type 2 diabetes, low rates of social interaction and self esteem.