is he overweight?

My 9year old son looks a bit chubby and now i am worried if he is probably overweight can you answer me please?

[Renee Radenberg]

His weight is above the 95th percentile and his height is between the 90-75th percentile for his age. Yes, he is overweight. He needs approximately 2000 calories a day to grow because he is still a child. It is recommended to increase children's physical activities (play, dance, sports) to lose weight, and not lower calorie intake due to the need of calories for growth. Limit time in front of the TV or non-active-video games. There have been studies showing the longer the length of time a child sit in front of the TV, the greater the weight gain. Suggest limiting high sugar drinks/snacks and try replacing with low fat milk/yogurt or fruit/popcorn/cheese. Additional suggestions: cook only low fat meats (chicken, fish, loin of pork) or non-meat sources (soy products, nuts), low fat vegetarian combinations (rice & beans, pasta & beans, low fat cheese & pasta), fat free or low fat dairy products (skim milk, 1% milk, low fat cheese, low fat yogurts, low fat soy milk/yogurt), use plant oils, non trans-fat margarines, and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Eat daily high fiber breads and cereals (oatmeal) and limit ‘junk’ foods. Make exercises fun for him and do not punish so he stays with it. Have him help you cook healthy foods so he learns how to eat right. Thank you for your question.