Re: overweight and NLD

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Posted by beth on October 29, 203 at 11:02:42:

In Reply to: Re: overweight and NLD posted by karen on October 29, 203 at 12:13:07:

: : Sorry it has taken me so long to write you-I have not been on my computer. I remember reading that these kids tend to be overweight due to there lack of movement since they struggle with coordination.
: karen
: : Hi,
: : Back in July there were a number of posts on weight and NLD kids. Someone mentioned that having a tummy (ie storing fat in the abdominal area) was common in NLD children. Is this a common characteristic? And if so what is the cause?

: : tl

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