Grandma will squeeze those cheeks whether or whether your baby is overweight. Having extra fat around the waist as a baby is a warning sign for a lifetime of obesity and the health problems it causes.

There has been a threefold increase in the prevalence of obesity in children in the previous three decades, with roughly 20% of children aged 6-11 being considered fat. There's a certain sense of parental prowess that comes with taking your child to the doctor to be weighed every few weeks or so to see how much weight he or she has gained. To satisfy our motherly obsession, we devise methods to stuff as many calories as possible into that tiny stomach. In reality, we are laying the groundwork for a lifetime of suffering and possible illness. Relax, Mom!

My mother-in-law, who did not breastfeed her own children, was always baffled by my decision to breastfeed my sons (OK, they are tall, dark, and attractive men now). My question is, "How do you know they are getting enough?" Unfortunately, there are no "milk markers" built into my breasts to help me keep track of how much the baby has consumed. As a new mother and young, doting wife, I was concerned with how others perceived me. Turning 40 is a boon for women because we finally stop caring what other people think of us. In contrast, when I was in my mid-20s, I would have flinched at the questioning of my mother-in-law and instead said, "Baby is happy, sleeping, and growing." Having my sons now, I am very glad I did not give in to the pressure of people asking whether they "shouldn't supplement with formula."

Babies who are breastfed from birth are less likely to become overweight. Friends who formula feed and sneak grain into the bottle may brag that their children are in the 95th percentile for height, but you shouldn't be scared by such claims. And if you're bottle-feeding, it may not be a good idea to insist that the baby keep taking more, despite what your mother-in-law and mother might tell you. A youngster will NOT be healthier as a result of this. The onset of sugar dependency is typically early in life. I didn't do the apple juice thing or, even worse, put my infant to sleep with a bottle of apple juice, so the sugary fluid never had a chance to sit on their teeth and gums and promote poor dental health. In this case, eating an apple is preferable to drinking apple juice. Babies do not need to be constantly fed and watered. Reducing parental guilt may not always be in the best interests of our children. The early introduction of cereal has been linked to an increase in childhood obesity.

We value the well-being of our children. Indeed, we are devoted to raising a happy and healthy family. We should all hope that our kids will never have to cope with obesity or its related health problems. Fat cheeks are not endearing. They stand out like a blinking red neon sign light.

Best wishes for a day filled with physical activity (ideally 60 minutes' worth)!

Medical fitness expert Shira Litwack can take credit for inspiring thousands of people to live healthier lifestyles and fostering more proactive corporate health cultures around the world.

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