Fat Kids Get Teased! Do Something!

By THE FIRST LADY OF FITNESS | February 24th, 2009 | Category: Children's Health, Health, Kiddie Fitness |

Advice from Pittsburgh personal trainer and lifestyle coach, Jackie Omotalade, “The First Lady of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun.

REMEMBER THE DAYS WHEN THAT FAT KID STOOD OUT? And we would all say, isn’t he cute! Well, now it seems like that “fat kid” is every kid and that is a MAJOR problem. Accordingly to the Center for Disease Control, the prevalence of obesity has increased: for children aged 2–5 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 12.4%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 17.0%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.6%.1.

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Fat kids are not cute, because obesity is life-threatening. According to the Mayo Clinic, childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start kids on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Obese children and adolescents are more likely to become obese as adults.FitKid7- 7 Simple Steps for a Fit & Healthy Child! provides excellent tips of getting your child fit and maintaining your child’s fitness.

One of the best strategies to combat excess weight in your child is to improve the diet and exercise levels of your entire family. One of my fav books on preparing healthier meals for the whole family is The Eat-Clean Diet for Family and Kids: Simple Strategies for Lasting Health and Fitness. Please consult with a physician before beginning any weight-loss program with your child. Children are not mini-adults and programs developed for them should reflect their areas of growth and maturity.