Childhood Obesity Isn’t Just About Weight—It’s About Health Risks That Start Early and Last a Lifetime.
When a child’s BMI climbs into the obesity range, it’s not just a number—it’s a signal. A signal that their body is under stress. That their current and future health is at risk.
📊 BMI Categories for Children and Teens
- Overweight: 85th to <95th percentile
- Class 1 Obesity: 95th to <120% of the 95th percentile
- Class 2 Obesity: 120% to <140% of the 95th percentile
- Class 3 Obesity: ≥140% of the 95th percentile
Use our BMI calculator to check your child’s percentile:
👉 https://www.mokanweightloss.com/general-clean-1
🚨 Why It Matters:
Children with obesity face a 60% increased risk of metabolic syndrome, an independent risk factor for heart disease and cancer. Obesity can also lead to:
- Endocrine & Immune ProblemsInsulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, fatty liverHigh cholesterolChronic inflammationHormonal imbalances (delayed puberty, menstrual dysfunction)
- Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver
- High cholesterol
- Chronic inflammation
- Hormonal imbalances (delayed puberty, menstrual dysfunction)
- Fat Mass Disease (physical stress)Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)Joint painHigh blood pressure
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Joint pain
- High blood pressure
- Psychological ChallengesAnxiety and depressionLow self-esteemSocial isolation
- Anxiety and depression
- Low self-esteem
- Social isolation
💬 Why I Treat It:
I'm a dad, and like many of you, nothing is more important to me than my family and their health. I LOVE to treat children because I know with the RIGHT treatment I can: 1) Help them live a longer, healthier life by preventing the start of heart disease (which begins in our teen years!!)
2) Prevent the harmful dieting that teens try to lose their weight, only worsening their health in the process
3) Improve their mental health and self-love
4) Reassure parents that their child's health is in good hands
Because helping kids now means helping adult-self later. Because every child deserves a future free from chronic disease. Because early intervention changes lives.
At MoKan Weight Loss & Metabolic Health, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care for children, teens (and their parents)—designed to support the whole family.
📅 Schedule a consultation or a free 15 minute discovery call today! Let’s build a healthier future, one child at a time.
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