Are Parents Responsible For Overweight Children?
The percentages of overweight children have more than doubled over the last 30 years. The following statistics from the CDC are alarming and should concern every parent. • 11% of children 2-5 are now overweight. • 15% of children 6-11 are now overweight • 18% of children 12-19 are now overweight What has caused such a dramatic risk to our children’s health? Do parents realize overweight children have a 70% greater risk of being overweight as an adult? Do parents realize their child could end up as a statistic of being one of the 113,000 who die each year because of obesity? The above statistics are ominous and parents should realize the health complications by allowing their child to be in this position. Besides their health, a parent should be concerned with the teasing and bullying that now takes place at school. Especially since teen suicide is on the rise. As a parent we have certain responsibilities that can not be overlooked. In my office, when I approach a parent about my appreh
