A recent research by Imperial College has highlighted that hospital admission rates for problems associated with obesity have quadrupled in last decade.

Children, even under the age of 10, have shown 25 stones. The researchers have fleshed out details by saying that one 10-year old girl, who is 4ft 10in tall, carried stones. Recent figures from NHS have stated that one in three children were overweight. Out of these, 20% were obese.

According to spokesman for the National Obesity Forum, Tam Fry, "We have come to accept that 26% of adults in the UK are obese but we should be outraged that 20% of children are, too".

The researchers measured a body mass index. In case of the 10 and 11-year-old, this worked out at 71 and 84 respectively. According to the standards, a BMI that ranges between 18.5 and 25 is considered to be healthy.

There is no denying the fact that being overweight at a young age has strong physical health implications. This may include higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and several joint problems. Besides, there can be serious psychological consequences as well. Extra burden of obesity can fall heavy in teenager's life and also on his psychology.