Obesity in the United States has become an epidemic. The rapid increase in the number of overweight children is alarming. Parents who help their children maintain a healthy weight can help prevent:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart attacks and strokes
- Cancer
- Arthritis
- Gallbladder disease
- Sleep apnea
- High cholesterol and triglycerides
These medical problems have always been considered adult diseases, but they are occurring more and more in children. If we continue the current trend, for the first time in history, children will likely have a shorter lifespan than their parents. Maintaining a healthy weight can help improve:
- Energy
- Academic function
- Self-esteem
- Physical functioning
- Lifespan
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