Dr. John Oertle joins The BS Show to discuss National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and the factors leading an increase in childhood obesity as well as tips on how to curve it in a safe, healthy way.
Dr. John Oertle joins The BS Show to discuss National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and the factors leading an increase in childhood obesity as well as tips on how to curve it in a safe, healthy way.
Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past four decades, with nearly 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the U.S. now considered obese. This places children at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, orthopedic problems, and even mental health struggles like anxiety and depression. The consequences extend far beyond childhood. Obesity dramatically increases the likelihood of chronic diseases later in life.
But while the statistics may be sobering, there is hope. With early prevention, family-centered strategies, and support, childhood obesity is preventable and reversible.
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