He, along with his family, also discovered better nutrition habits and reduced his weight to 67.5 pounds in a year. But the big plus for him was constantly placing first in sports at school. Just reduce their TV time to three hours daily. Or, we ask them to ride a stationary bike or walk on a treadmill while watching television. But that can be changed.
Heavy children risk more widespread health complaints.
These include the development of diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and skeletal problems in the hips and legs. Additionally, studies reveal that portly children usually grow into overweight teens and adults. Each stage then brings its own health and social complications. But when an overweight child learns to reduce and maintain his weight through good nutrition and exercise, the loss is more likely to be permanent into young adulthood. Instead, children eat in front of the TV, after 'grazing' all afternoon.