Girls as young as 6 or 7 are showing signs of beginning puberty. Sometimes this can be associated with overweight or obesity. No matter the cause, premature puberty can cause long-lasting consequences for kids--and a healthy diet and lots of exercise can help alleviate some of those concerns. I had the chance to be part of a conversation on this topic with two leading researchers in the field, and you can listen in. Hear the podcast at BAM! Radio Network, or download it from iTunes.
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People may not realize it, but there are numerous physical and social/emotional consequences to precocious puberty, of which both parents and teachers need to be aware! The experts on this interview had quite a bit of insight to offer. Thanks for being part of it, Catherine!