Frequently Asked Questions About Child and Teen Weight Management

What is obesity?
Obesity is the accumulation over time of excess body fat. It is now considered a chronic medical problem. It has a strong genetic component but is heavily influenced by environmental factors.

What causes weight gain?
If you eat more food (calories ingested) than what is used (calories burned) in daily physical activities, the excess calories are converted into fat and stored in the body. If this imbalance continues over time, there is weight gain.

How do you lose weight?
Weight loss occurs when you burn more calories than what you ingest. This can happen when you decrease the quantity of food that you eat AND increase the amount of physical activity that you do.

What are the risks of being overweight?
Excess weight over time can lead to the early development of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, sleep apnea, and many other illnesses.

How do I know if my child is overweight or obese?
You need to determine your child's BMI (body mass index) and plot it on a BMI chart. To calculate the BMI click here.

Is exercise required to loose weight?
Exercise is an important and necessary component for any weight management program. The recommendation is to start 30 to 40 minutes 4 to 5 times a week.

Are there any medications that will help loose weight?
There are some medications that can help control the appetite and burn calories but they are all prescription medications, with potential side effects, and therefore have to be used under the supervision of a physician. Nevertheless, medications alone won't help, you still have to follow a weight management program.

What about natural products for weight loss?
There are some vitamins and amino acids that have been found to be beneficial in helping regulate weight control. One such product is MetaboTeens.

What are MetaboKids and MetaboTeens?
MetaboKids and MetaboTeens are a completely natural product formulated by pediatricians specialized in weight management. It is a combination of vitamins and amino acids that help regulate and maintain a healthy weight in children and adolescents.

Do MetaboKids and MetaboTeens contain stimulants?
No, MetaboKids and MetaboTeens are free of any stimulant.

Do MetaboKids and MetaboTeens have any side effects?
No, when using the recommended dosage there are no side effects.

If my child has diabetes can he/she take MetaboKids or MetaboTeens?
Yes, there are no contraindications to taking MetaboKids or MetaboTeens.

If my son/daughter cannot swallow the capsule how can I give him/her MetaboKids or MetaboTeens?
MetaboKids and MetaboTeens can also be easily sprinkled on food.

What is the best time to give MetaboKids or MetaboTeens?
MetaboKids and MetaboTeens can be given at any time but we recommend that it be given in the morning with breakfast.

Are vitamins important?
Vitamins and minerals are important as they help cells function normally in different organs of the body. They are essential for normal growth and development, and they help boost the immune system. Antioxidants help protect the body from damage caused by both internal and external toxins. Children's Chewable Multivitamins and Teen's Multivitamin have that very important combination of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.