Channel News Asia – Melissa Tan
“Being overweight as a child can also take an emotional toll. Overweight children are often shy about how they look, as other kids may tease and exclude them from certain activities. This can lead to low self-esteem and negative body images. So, why are there more overweight children? It’s a matter of “intake versus output”, Dr Oh said. When your child’s daily intake of food far exceeds his output of energy, the excess is stored as fat in his body. “You need to get the child to exercise, instead of spending time on the computer, iPad and TV,” she added. Here are steps parents can take to combat weight issues.” (more)