How to Help Your Child Deal with Obesity
Are you worried about your child’s weight? According to Healthdirect , many children and infants tend to look plump, so you likely have nothing to worry about. But as a parent, it’s hard to just wave away concern for your child, no matter how minor it might seem. One way you can determine if your worry should be taken more seriously is to check your child’s body mass index (BMI for short). This measurement tool divides a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters, and the result will place a person within a certain percentile range. If your child happens to be in the 95th percentile or greater, then it is likely they are obese. However, the BMI does not measure body fat directly, so for a professional appraisal of your child’s condition, consider consulting a physician. Now, the physician may see your child as perfectly fit and healthy. And if so, that’s great! But if not, and your dreaded fear has become a reality, then here are a few tips to help your ...