i have a 11 year old who is 140 pounds and 4'7 help me help her!!
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Dr. Joel W. Steelman
, MD
replied on November 2nd, 2009
Obesity is unfortunately rising in children worldwide leading to a lot of problems such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, to name a few.
I suggest evaluation by a pediatric specialist to sort out a number of questions in your child's case including attempting to find a cause for your child's obesity, screening for associated problems of that degree of obesity (such as diabetes), and formulating a weight management treatment plan.
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