diabetes, bone and t problems, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Also, kids who are obese have a bigger chance of becoming obese adults, putting them at risk for more health problems later on in life.
Childhood Obesity
You need to make your health and nutritious meals that aren’t high in fat or sugar.
Also, if you can involve or include your family in helping to keep your weight healthy and normal, that's great! Try spending time as a family doing physical activities - at least 90 minutes a day - like walking, playing outside and swimming.
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If you’re worried about your weight, ask your mom or dad to make you an appointment with your doctor, who will be able to tell you more about your weight and how to make sure you are as healthy as possible for height and age.
Kidzworld on Obesity 2w2v4p
Kidzworld's got tons of great articles on obesity, being overweight and staying physically active and fit:
- Virtual Exercise World Record
- Health, Play & Nutrition
- Do You Feel Overweight?
- Quiz the Coach: Obesity & Asthma
- Overview of Obesity
- Dear Dish-It: Sometimes I Wish I Wasn't Me
- The Unhealthy Fight Against Fat
- Quiz the Coach: I'm Overweight
- Quiz the Coach: BMI Blues
Want more info about obesity? Visit www.healthchoices.ca.
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