Youth Coach
Did you know that approximately 17% or 12.5 million children and adolescents aged 2-19 are obese?
Obese children are more likely to have:
- High blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes
- Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea and asthma
- Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort
- Fatty liver disease, gallstones, and gastro-esophageal reflux
Obese children and adolescents have a greater risk of social and psychological problems, such as discrimination and poor self-esteem, which can continue into adulthood.
If children are overweight, obesity in adulthood is likely to be more severe.
Youth Coach
Jerelle Carter
Phone Number: 276-403-5113
Fax Number: 276-956-3957
E-Mail
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