Obesity at a Young Age

The amount of obesity in toddlers is raising higher faster. Though you may think that it is just baby fat, have you ever hear heard of a four year old boy weighing 85 pounds? That's the same as an 11 year old boy. New studies have shown thats its never too early to watch a child's diet and help them learn about eating healthy, to help create a healthier lifestyle.

Obesity Epidemic Spreads to Toddlers
Parents Monitor Children's Weight to Prevent Health Complications
By GIGI STONE

Aug. 18, 2008—

John Presley is a playful 4-year-old from Marshfield, Mass., who loves the beach and video games. But, at 86 pounds, John weighs as much as a typical 11-year-old, which raises real health concerns.

"It made me feel worried and sad because you want him to fit in and not be discriminated against," said his mother, Theresa Presley.

John falls into a category that doctors have labeled "super obese;" part of a new epidemic of children as young as 2 and 3 years old who are extremely overweight.

"It's hard as a mother. I feel like I was footing the blame for a lot of it, even though I honestly felt like I was doing the right thing for him," Presley said. More...