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My 5 year old weighs 80 lbs. pediatrician won't help me. she says he's a "big boy" and doesn't seem concerned. what can i do? please help.
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See a pediatrician: who will evaluate your son for obesity-related disorders, refer him to a nutritionist & to all needed pediatric sub-specialists Limit your son's TOTAL "screen time" to a max of 2hrs./day, provide exercise at least 1 hr./day, serve him 3 balanced meals & 2 scheduled snacks/day only at the dining table & don't allow soda or junk food in your home. See: www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/302297.php.
Answered 12/11/2015
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