The childhood obesity epidemic is not new. Over time, childhood obesity rates have risen gradually. Today, 1 in every 3 children is classified as overweight (defined as having a body mass index greater than the 85th percentile for age) or obese (defined as having a BMI greater than the 95th percentile for age).
Now, health care providers and pediatricians are seeing a new problem: "oblivobesity." This term, coined by Dr. David Katz, describes the situation when parents and caregivers are oblivious to their child's overweight status. A more perfect term couldn't be used to sum up what is being seen in pediatrician and specialist's offices across the United States.
In various studies, 30 to 45 percent of parents failed to recognize their child as overweight or obese. Unpublished quality initiative data from Texas Children's Hospital was consistent with those findings, with data also finding that 75 percent of these "oblivious" parents were concerned their child would be overweight in the future. Here's how you can become more aware of your child's weight issues, without forcing an obsession of weight onto your child.
Discuss your child's weight status at pediatrician appointments. Ask your family's pediatrician where your child falls on growth curves and how his or her weight compares with other children the same age.
Encourage open dialogue with your children. Ask them how they feel about their weight.
This starts with an honest assessment of your own health status. If you are also struggling with weight, this is a perfect opportunity to get healthy together. Kids learn by role modeling — even when they appear to not be paying attention, they are! Start with these four steps.
Weight can be a touchy subject for adults and children. But, by opening the lines of communication and setting health goals as a family, you can support each other and overcome "oblivobesity" together.
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