The Negative Physical and Social Impacts of Child Obesity

This study is designed to reveal the physical and social impact of child obesity as seen by the educational supervisors in the schools of Ajloun governorate in Jordan. An eighteen-item questionnaire, focusing on the physical and social impacts of obesity, was distributed to a sample of 58 male and female educational advisors. After ensuring the validity and reliability of the instrument, the responses were analyzed. The study found a high degree of impact from both physical and social aspects of obesity, with no significant differences attributable to sex or educational qualifications. The study concludes with recommendations for addressing these impacts within educational settings.