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My son is 8 years old and weights 37kg.

2017-10-11 14:25:20
My son is 8 years old and weights 37 kg. is it a problem? is he overweight?
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It depends on his height. Plz cut down on unhealthy eating and involve him in some activities where he will burn enough calories It's very important to maintain normal weight for healthy future. Obesity in childhood also is a problem. Regards

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