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Overweight Children Complain of Foot and Ankle Pain

Pediatricians are reports more foot and ankle pain from their overweight and obese patients.
"Overweight children can have arch problems, fractures and inflammation, as well as bunions, flat feet and problems with the bones in the feet connecting properly. And having foot problems makes it even harder for kids to lose weight because it's more difficult to be active."
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Labels: causes of childhood obesity, obese teens, weight loss, foot pain

Posted By: Aspen Education Group