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Importance of Discussing Weight with your Child
By: Scottsdale Weight Loss Center
Published: October 5, 2013
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With a third of the kids in the United States overweight, talking to your youngster about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight is more important than ever.
Some parents find it more comfortable to talk to their kids about drugs, abstinence and alcoholism than to talk to them about weight management. Sometimes moms and dads think that if they bring up the topic of weight to their kids, it will trigger self-esteem issues and ultimately lead to eating disorders.
Why Talk About It?
Research shows that children who develop a problem with obesity at a young age are more likely to struggle with obesity and obesity related health problems as adults.
Being overweight is dangerous. It can cause chronic health conditions that include:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Clogged arteries
- Joint problems
- Heart disease
- Strokes
All of these conditions can interfere with your kid’s quality of life, make him or her dependent on medications and shorten his life expectancy by years. Not only this, overweight kids often have to deal with self-esteem issues caused by the constant ridicule from their peers.
You can minimize the risk of your child being overweight by talking to him or her about weight management. So how do you approach the topic of weight with your kids? Simple – just do it. When you talk to your child, reiterate the fact that managing weight is not about appearance, but about staying healthy and reducing the risk of life altering diseases.
Instead of just talking to your kids about weight control, serve as a role model by letting them see you make healthy food choices and engage in regular exercise. If your child is already overweight, talk to your doctor about options for healthy weight loss in Phoenix that would benefit the entire family.
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Nick's Story
"I wish I would have come here first. We spend all our time reacting to the next great weight loss tip or program. It might work for a while, but does not last and we end up yo-yoing from one fad to the next – as we gain more weight." Read More
Gina
Lost 44.5 lbs
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I will always have my relationship with Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. They truly helped me change my life forever." Read More
Lauren
Lost 60 lbs
"Dr. Ziltzer and everyone who I have come in contact with at the Scottsdale Weight Loss office have been so encouraging and I look forward to seeing them each week. It is now a year and 2 months later since I started. I am down 60 lbs., which is the average amount a 9-year-old weighs, it is crazy to think I lost a whole person! I feel amazing, I hit my goal weight in November 2021 just before Thanksgiving. Nothing on my body hurts anymore..." Read More
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Lost 66 lbs
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You can take it from me that this is a program that produces results. The staff is always positive, supportive, and never judgmental.
Your visits always result in positive reinforcement, no matter if you had a good week or a bad week." Read More
Emily
Lost 101 lbs
"Here I am at the lowest I have been since high school weighing in at 155lbs. I have lost 101 lbs, BMI of 39 when I started, to 21.6, and of course at body fat % of 47.1 to 26.5%. I told myself by my 30th birthday I wanted to be confident in the way I look and I owe it all to SWLC. The entire staff is so welcoming and they are rooting for you just as much as you are rooting for yourself...." Read More
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Meet Our Team
Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Diana Bone, FNP-C
Specializing in Obesity Medicine
Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Kristen Ash, FNP-C, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Earley, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
