Childhood Obesity: Alejandra's Story

A healthy change in her family's eating habits has influenced eleven-year-old Alejandra to dream of being a chef when she grows up. Learn how Alejandra became active, eats better and maintains a healthy weight.

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[bloodshreder99]

how do u say her name

[besmartbewell]

@bloodshreder99 It may be a little difficult, but the "j" has an "h" pronunciation.

[crazybffs800]

plus, she's on a great healthy diet. i don't know what diet that is exactly because i have never been over the skinny base, but i think this is great for her! she should get more exercise though. i know that's how i keep myself in shape.

[crazybffs800]

she doesn't look fat to me. just chubby. but that's normal because as you grow, your bones get stronger and longer so you start losing weight

[carameloxx]

@bloodshreder99 and double L (LL) its a sound as a y and theirs n with the slash on top..it called enya! in italian its ..gn! same sound

[florhh14]

@besmartbewell mm no.. the j has a different sound, but americans don't use that sound that's why they use the H sound. you should listen to learn

[superjboy16]

Because of her weight she already has boobs lol

[haydenshut]

She is tracking! Thank God some young person and some family in America has figured out the healthy eating and active lifestyle! Follow your dreams Alejandra! It's good you still know to eat some healthy fats and good portions. Some people go to extremes..Fresh food is the way to go! It is what we are supposed to eat! If man made the chemicals and it says "diet" "fat-free" etc. don't even bother! Boxed/preserved food is horrible...Food companies are making money and Americans suffer.

[beccadeleon68]

A child should not lose weight. If she remains the same weight for two years she will grow taller and her BMI will lower. It is not her weight that makes her obese it is her BMI. The idea of the program is "Maintain No Gain"........