When a child is dealing with obesity, it’s imperative that parents understand the emotional and physical challenges he faces regularly. “Speaking from experience, there are few things more painful than being an obese child or teen,” said Dee McCaffrey, organic chemist and author of “The Science of Skinny,” of Tempe, Arizona. “The feelings of unworthiness, isolation and low-self esteem weigh just as heavily on their hearts and minds as the excess pounds on their body.”
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Fatty Choices, Fatty Patterns
Even though I’ve fought weight gain since I can remember, my kids have not. I know parents that are rail thin, yet their kids are overweight. I’m not a doctor and I don’t pretend to be one. But, I am an observer and I do notice trends, habits, and behaviors of people, including myself. So, when I read of studies about how childhood obesity is completely genetic, I get angry. Obesity, beyond medical conditions, is primarily a result of behaviors and choices. If you eat French fries on a regular basis, you will gain weight. If you consume three doughnuts for breakfast each day, more than likely, you will gain weight. We make the choice whether or not to eat healthy and our kids follow suit. Read more at http://www.shannonphilpott.com
Shannon Philpott-Sanders 