Childhood Obesity

Within four years, it's projected that nearly half of American children will be overweight. With excess weight comes a multitude of health problems including stroke, heart disease and type two diabetes.

With the increase in obesity more children are being tested for high cholesterol and by the time these children reach their sixties, they'll be facing multiple diseases.

Poor diet, junk food and lack of exercise play a role in type 2 diabetes.

It's a trend fueled by fast food and sedentary lifestyles. For whatever reason, kids are spending too much time inside watching TV, playing video games, on the computer and snacking on junk food.

You don't have to run five miles, just be active. Take a walk in the park, fly a kite, even play hopscotch. It is important to keep incorporate exercise as part of daily life.
If you think your child is carrying too much weight, talk to your pediatrician about what you can do. You can tackle the problem as a family and together live longer, healthier lives.