You may think there's nothing cuter than the cooing and gurgling of a chubby baby, but an overweight child is no laughing matter. How do you know if your child is just going through an awkward stage — or whether he or she is at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and premature death?
Why Weight Matters
Are you thinking that our "epidemic of childhood obesity" is just a lot of media hype? You're wrong, and dangerously so. The shape our kids are in (or out of) these days is putting them at risk for an unhealthy adulthood and premature death — and it's up to us, right now, to make it stop.
Is Your Child Overweight?
Most kids outgrow any "baby fat" between the ages of two and five. If your child is older than that but seems chubbier than average, it isn't baby fat — it's a problem that you need to address now. Learn how to tell the difference between chubby cheeks and dangerous body fat.
Are Your Kids Overweight?
Overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults. You have the power to help your kids lose weight now
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