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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'll start by saying I was a 'pudgy' kid myself.  The short answer is - yes, if your child has a belly (had more than a couple months that could be just before a growth period) then in all honesty, yes, he is at least overweight if not obese.  The distinction about the bubble between those is not that significant to worry about if he's on the border.  Overall, just try to cut down a little on portions & less processed food & promote any forms of activity.  It's not the business of other parents & it's mean and rude of them to comment - but it can happen.  I would suggest focusing just on being healthy vs. current weight.  And the goal with kids who may be a little over is to have them 'grow into' the weight they are at vs. do not try to get him to 'lose' weight - which starts a bad cycle... if you cut portions or unhealthier foods probably just a little, it should even out.[/quote]

Yes thank you, this is similar to what the doctor said; cutting portions should help even out the weight and that he just needs to grow into his weight and the belly will start disappearing. I am reluctant to admit it but looking back and thinking about his belly coming out when he sits and compared to all the other swimmers - there is a good chance he is obese, but that still doesn't explain why my other son has such a high BMI for such a fit young boy? My husband has a similar viewpoint. It's all a bit confusing for me really.[/quote]

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