African-American children and teens are at a 30% higher risk of being overweight compared to non-Hispanic whites.
Dec 18, 2020
African-American children and teens are at a 30% higher risk of being overweight compared to non-Hispanic whites.
But because they often see extra pounds as attractive — overweight girls and boys are often seen as “thick,” “endowed,” or “built” — doctors and others concerned about the health risks of obesity can encounter resistance. How can you convince kids and teens to take their health seriously if they don’t think they have a problem in the first place? And how to protect what is an enviable positive body image from the too-thin standards of the media?
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