If You Don’t – Who Will?

Can you do it? Yes you can. If your child is overweight, you can make changes so he or she will be a healthy teen and adult. The odds are that overweight kids won’t be healthy adults. See  http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/healthday/071205/overweight-kids-often-become-obese-unhealthy-adults.htm

If they do not lose weight, they are at increased risk of certain medical and psychological conditions. Some of these conditions include: asthma, sleep apnea, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart problems.  Dr. Wendy Sapolsky, medical director of That-a-Weigh Kids® said, “Obese children deal with self esteem issues as well as an increased incidence of depression. This affects their school performance and their interaction with their peers.” It is heartbreaking to watch a kid wait and be one of the last chosen to be on a team. It is harder still to watch an overweight youngster struggle to catch his breath doing a required run around his school track during P.E.

The good news for parents is that overweight kids can lose weight. Parents are the ones who can help them do it. Once everyone learns how to eat right, the whole family will be healthier and happier.

If you do not know what to do, please visit our website at That-a-Weigh Kids® and we will be glad to assist you.