National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Childhood obesity affects one in five children (19%) in the United States. In an effort to help educate families about this serious condition, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has named September National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Brainard Chiropractic of Fremont is committed to supporting and educating our community and its children on their path to eating healthy and getting more active. 

Risks Associated With Childhood Obesity

Obesity puts a child at greater risk for health problems, including:

• Type 2 diabetes

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Asthma

• Joint pain

• Sleep apnea

This serious health condition can also lead to bullying and social isolation, depression, and low self-esteem. Additionally, it puts one at greater risk for pain, heart disease, many kinds of cancer, and type two diabetes as an adult. 

Preventing Obesity and Supporting Healthy Growth Starts with You

While the path to health starts at home, “it takes a village to raise a child.” Here are some simple steps parents, communities, and health care providers can take:

• A child’s growth should be measured and recorded by a doctor regularly. His or her weight and height can be entered into the CDC’s BMI Percentile Calculator to determine body mass index. 

• Parents, community groups, schools, and physicians must work together to ensure children have access to clean drinking water, nutritious foods, and safe outdoor areas for physical activity. 

• Children should get the healthcare attention needed to live a healthy and active lifestyle. This means: routine visits to the doctor, seeing a chiropractor for chronic pain treatment, and affordable healthy weight programs and community centers as needed. 

Contact Your Fremont Chiropractor Today

The staff at Brainard Chiropractic believes we must work together as a community to help end childhood obesity; not just in September, but all year long. Chiropractic treatment is an excellent place to begin one’s journey to health and happiness. Call (402) 727-8668 to learn more about our services and schedule an appointment today.