The second calamity is the emotional suffering overweight kids experience as teens. A collective body of research clearly indicates that obese children are stigmatized and subject to discrimination by their peers. This emotional suffering is very intense and severe. (Schwartz and Puhl, 2003; Strauss and Pollack, 2003).

To start correcting these problems, parents need to take a stand with their kids and then with all channels involved in the food manufacturing industry. Enormous as the problem is, it will only increase in size as it becomes the norm in our society. Eventually, these generations will become adults who fall victim to our neglect.  

Dr. Sass urges adults to correct the problems first with their own kids. "If you work together as a family, it's easier. Seek advice from your pediatrician, school, and companies such as ours who have plans that not only work, but are easy to follow. Commit to this plan - not just for a week or two, but for the long term. Giving up will only show you are weak and your kids will suffer."

SOURCE Smart for Life Weight Management Centers