Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!

The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

We invite you to add your comments - if you have feedback for the blog, would like some specific topics covered, or you just want to share your experience as a parent dealing with childhood obesity.

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Rose Colored Glasses

Do you know if your child is overweight? Many parents don't, according to a study performed at the University of California, San Francisco. According to study authors, a significant number of Latino women (who were the study participants) failed to recognize their overweight children as being overweight.

According to some doctors, this is true for many parents, not only Latino parents. This may be because of the stigma associated with being overweight and a general reluctance to label a child as being overweight.

How do you find out if your child is carrying too many pounds? Check with your physician. Children's weights are plotted on developmental growth charts adjusted for age and height. Weight should be checked at least twice a year.

Posted By: Lori S