Childhood Obesity

<p>How can you tell if Your Child is Obese?</p><p>In the past obesity was regarded as an adult problem and children were often regarded as safe from the ill effects of being a little plump. The general rule most parents seemed to follow was that their children would outgrow any weight problems and eventually their bodies would become more normal once adolescence was reached. However obesity in children today is a fully acknowledged problem and a growing health hazard that threatens to make the next generation's weight problems make our own seem mild by comparison. To help protect your child from this you have to be able to diagnose the problem early. Standards of obesity differ from adults to children so know what to watch out for.</p>