Overweight adolescents are also more susceptible than their leaner peers to hypertension, type 2 DM, dyslipidemia, lung problems (e.g., asthma, obstructive sleep apnea), orthopedic problems (e.g., genu varum, slipped capital femoral epiphysis), and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.48,49 Obese adolescents may also suffer from depression and low self-esteem.49 In addition, more than half of obese adolescents remain overweight as young adults.49