How to help an overweight child By Jack Cox, Pure Matters And
it's rampant. Almost one child in five is overweight, according
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One out of
four obese children will likely be obese as adults. And as many
as 80 percent of obese preteens and teens will be obese as
adults. Researchers place much of the blame on fast food and a
sedentary childhood. Kids today spend an increasing amount of
time watching TV, playing video games, or sitting at the
computer. Schools have cut back or eliminated physical education
classes in favor of more academic subjects. Busy families often
let nutrition slide, as they rely on fast-food meals and junk
food snacks. Although genetics may predispose a person to
obesity, it largely stems from a combination of poor eating and
exercise habits, so both must be addressed. In addition, a
healthy food relationship is a foundation for weight control.
Use food to meet basic nutritional needs and do not use it to
meet other emotional and physical n