Q Does childhood obesity lead to adult obesity?
A If left untreated, childhood obesity has a high likelihood of progressing to adult obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
Detailed Answer
Research shows that 70–80% of obese children become obese adults. Because the number of fat cells itself has increased, weight management becomes more difficult in adulthood. Normalizing Spleen-Stomach function during the growth period is critical for long-term health.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we approach childhood obesity not as simple weight management but as a correction of metabolic constitution. Fundamentally resolving Spleen-Stomach Dampness-Heat can also be expected to help prevent adult obesity.
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