Though some progress is being made in the fight against childhood obesity, not everyone is on board. Studies continue to show that an alarming number of parents still don’t recognize that their kids are overweight or obese.
“In another survey, only 38% of parents had taken steps, or were planning to take them, to help their obese child lose weight. Several factors may be contributing to this indifference among parents, experts say. Some parents believe their child’s excess weight is just ‘baby fat,’ for instance, and some may simply be in denial.” [Source: Health.com]
Other parents assume their kids are “normal” because their friends are overweight, too. So many kids today are overweight and obese, that they don’t stand out anymore, making obesity appear normal. But parents need to look past what everyone else is doing, and consult with their family doctor regarding healthy weight for all the family members.
Labels: childhood_obesity, awareness, infant, parents
Posted By: CRC Health
