You may be surprised, worried, or sad when told your child has overweight or obesity. That's normal.
Research has shown 95% of parents with overweight kids don't realize their child is overweight, which may influence their readiness to make needed habit changes.
With evidence-based information and guidance, you can help your child achieve and maintain a healthy weight. As a parent, you are the single most important and powerful influence on your child's health, and physical and emotional well-being.