Sources and references for: Child Obesity - Teenager Obesity - Fat Teenagers

Question:

What is child obesity?
We have a son who is a very fat teenager but neither of us parents have this problem. I have tried to convince my husband that we should not keep butter, sausages and cheese at home, but he thinks the boy must learn to just see the food without eating it.

In the evening when we drink milk chocolate, John is only allowed one sandwich because his father forbids him to eat more. John gets very angry, shouts and make trouble. Next morning I notice that he has emptied the fridge and the bread bin of those things he wanted during the evening. This problem has become too much for me and I don't know what to do. What can be done for a child with obesity?

Sources, references:

1. The personal experience of Gunborg Palme, certified psychologist and certified psychotherapist, teacher and tutor in psychotherapy.