The Weight loss programs seem to be becoming a necessity in the US, what with 2 out of 5 kids being obese or overweight. With a new study by New York City Fitnessgram assessment covering school year 2008-2009 reveals that 40 percent of the 637,000 children from kindergarten through the eight grades were either overweight or obese, those kids ranged from the age of 5 years old to 13 or 14.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showcases that 35.5 percent was the national average rate of obesity and overweight symptoms of children aged 6 to 11 years.And the rate of childhood obesity in the city of New York was quite high, hovering around 22 percent, as compared to 19.6 percent nationwide.

The issues weight related were found to be higher in less affluent localities, with Corona, Queens – 51 percent, Harlem – 49 percent and Washington Heights – 47 percent- posting the highest rates of obesity.The weight problems have been gradually on the increase over the past few years, and the reports show that obesity had been determined to be 5.6 precent in 1980, and has more than doubled to stand at 19.6 precent in 2008.

The obesity at children is linked with numerous other medical situations including high cholesterol and high blood pressure, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, asthma, and diabetes mellitus as well as social and psychological problems like stigmatization and low self-esteem.And the Weight Loss programs for overweight and obese children should begin with physical activity and healthy eating, it is very important that kids burn their energy by participating in a lot of physical exertions like games and other activities.

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