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Is Your Child Overweight?
Thursday, January 17, 2008
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The answer may depend on the parent. A recent survey shows that many parents don't see their children as overweight or obese, even when the numbers indicate that this is so. In some cases, parents even become offended when their child's weight is questioned.Is it denial? Well, some parents simply believe that their children will grow out of their “baby fat.” Although this may be true sometimes, the health issues that more and more children are experiencing should encourage parents to be more aware.
According to a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, “about half of cases where a child is obese, one or both parents are overweight too.”
So, parents, let's set the example. If your doctor has expressed concern about your child's weight, listen to their recommendations. It can make the difference in your child's future...and your own too!
Eunice, DTR, CPT-ACE
Nutrition Specialist
Nutrition Specialist
"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going"
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1 Comments - Health News Blog: Is Your Child Overweight?
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said... - February 26, 2008 1:11 AM
Ok so we are all in "denial" of some sort are we not? I have one teenager with a weight problem and I too battle the bulge, but can admit this. But I had a wake up call last night watching a TV show & here I was critisising the mum for feeding her kid what made her happy. Took a look in the mirror!
We don't need to give them bad food to be happy, we need to give them good food and ignore the childish complaints, after all they are the children & we are the mothers
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