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Do you have a young child whose weight or eating habits are out of control? If your family eats snacks that are high in fat or sugar, such as chocolate, biscuits, sweets and soft drinks, aim to replace these with healthier alternatives such as fruit. In the United States, almost nine million children and adolescents age six to 19 are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Less food and drink and more physical activity means the body looks for extra energy (calories) where it is stored in body fat. If several people in your family have diabetes or weight problems, your child is at higher risk. Kids in families with obese parents tend to be obese themselves.

Your doctor will only prescribe orlistat if your child is very obese and has other health problems caused by their weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly "1 in 5 school age children and young people (6 to 19 years) has obesity," data from 2015-2016 shows.

Some children feel embarrassed and uncomfortable about their physical skills or appearance. Keep ‘sometimes' foods and drinks out of the house. Children can Personal trainer for teens Longwood begin to associate fat with being shameful at a young age when they start watching TV and see images that build on a typical stereotype.

Do praise them lavishly when you see them eating healthily. Parents should be aware of their child's weight and activity level. That's why a 2009 UK study suggested the best strategy for dealing with childhood obesity may be in treating the parents themselves. Serve healthy foods most of the time and offer treats once in a while.