Parents often express concerns about their children's extra weight and may even dismiss it, believing that it's a phase they will eventually outgrow. But what does the science say about this issue? In this podcast episode, we'll dive into the insights from a fascinating scientific study . This study followed thousands of children from their early years into adulthood to investigate the long-term consequences of childhood weight and whether kids truly "outgrow" extra weight. Here is the study I will present:  Prediction of Adult Class II/III Obesity from Childhood BMI: The i3C Consortium Int J Obes (Lond). 2020 May  Dr Gourgari is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine expert and weight loss coach for teens with more than 15 years of experience. She helps teens build healthy habits that last, so they can feel happier, be more confident and love their body again . To get a free copy of 30 healthy and easy recipes for teens that are high in protein, visit https://lifestyleforteens.com/recipes To learn more about the LIFT Program, visit lifestyleforteens.com/program