How serious is the problem of childhood obesity in the United states?

How serious is the problem of childhood obesity in the United states?

John Spencer Ellis (Author, TV Show Host, Trainer and CEO, National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) gives expert video advice on: How can exercise benefit the elderly?; How can I help prevent childhood obesity?; Should my child take medication to help fight their obesity? and more...

Childhood obesity in the U.S. is epidemic. According to the Get America Fit Foundation, 16% of kids up to the age of 16 are obese. That's nine million kids in the U.S. are obese. We have to do something about it. There are many contributing factors; it is too many video games that don't require physical activity, it is convenience foods, it is parental influence. Couch potatoes breed tater tots. We have to set examples for our kids; they listen. The parents need to realize how imperative it is. If your child is overweight, it is very likely that they will be overweight as an adult, and it is also very likely that they can get or will get diabetes either as a child or as an adult.