40 Percent of Overweight Teens Don’t See a Problem

After interviewing about 5,000 teenagers, British researchers found that close to half of those who were overweight or obese viewed their weight as “just right.”

Children and teenagers not acknowledging, or even being aware that they need to lose weight is actually a big problem. About.com expert Dr. David Katz, who is also the editor-in-chief of the journal "Childhood Obesity" and founder of Yale University's Prevention Research Center, thinks he might have the right answer.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: 40 Percent of Overweight Teens Don’t See a Problem After interviewing about 5,000 teenagers, British researchers found that close to half of those who were overweight or obese viewed their weight as “just right.” Children and teenagers not acknowledging, or even being aware that they need to lose weight is actually a big problem. About.com expert Dr. David Katz, who is also the editor-in-chief of the journal "Childhood Obesity" and founder of Yale University's Prevention Research Center, thinks he might have the right answer. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Oblivobesity: The Problem With Kids Not Knowing They’re Unhealthy   READ NOW The Trick to Constructively Solving Oblivobesity   READ NOW One Word to Address Childhood Obesity   READ NOW 5 Ways to Address Obesity In Your Own Children   READ NOW Trending Now • Should Kids Drink Milk? • 12 Moves for Tight and Toned Arms • How Schools Can Support Kids With ADHD • The Complete Guide to Living Well With Rheumatoid Arthritis • Can You Reverse Hair Loss? • Answering the Most Common Questions About Rhinoplasties • Your Step-By-Step Guide to Breast Reconstruction Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.