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Asthma
Unfortunately, Austin has had really bad attacks of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath when he tries to exercise. Austin went to the doctor and found out he had asthma, which is triggered by a variety of different factors. Luckily for Austin though, treatment for asthma is very effective and medications usually take care of the problem. -
Child Obesity
Jimmy is six years old and he is obese. Lots of factors go into a child being over weight other than just eating too much. These include: genetic and enviromental factors, diets and lack of exercise, and sedentary activities like watching T.V. while eating unhealthy snacks. Obesity in children ages 6-12 have risen dramatically over the last 3 decades -
Gross Motor Skills
Becky was never good at sports when she was in elementary school. But now she notices that she is becoming more coordinated and balanced. This has helped her make the middle school soccer team, something she never would have thought possible a couple years ago.
