Although Travis recently posted on the possible plateauing of the childhood obesity epidemic, the story of Jessica Leonard, the 400 lb 7-yr old, suggests that childhood obesity is not likely to disappear any time soon.
Since that time, Jessica has apparently received medical attention with a focus on increasing energy expenditure, a strict diet, and prescription of some undisclosed medication. Miraculously, as the next video shows she has lost a tremendous amount of weight. However, given the obvious lack of treatment of the mother's obesity - I wonder how sustainable Jessica's weight-loss will be now that she is no longer making headlines as the world's fattest child.
Thanks to our friend and colleague Ryan Graham for suggesting the videos.
Have a great weekend!
PJ
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Since that time, Jessica has apparently received medical attention with a focus on increasing energy expenditure, a strict diet, and prescription of some undisclosed medication. Miraculously, as the next video shows she has lost a tremendous amount of weight. However, given the obvious lack of treatment of the mother's obesity - I wonder how sustainable Jessica's weight-loss will be now that she is no longer making headlines as the world's fattest child.
Thanks to our friend and colleague Ryan Graham for suggesting the videos.
Have a great weekend!
PJ
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Dr. Sean Wharton, MD, PharmD, FRCPC Said,
great blog, fascinating story and I agree that her environment and her obese parents will make it difficult for her, from a genetic and environmental standpoint.
Posted on December 20, 2008 12:00 AM