This 10-Year-Old Is The Fattest Kid In The World And Weighs 423lbs.

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A 10-year-old who scoffed his way to become the world's fattest child is being put on a crash diet as his parents are afraid he'll die.

Arya Permana weighs an eye-watering 423lbs and is categorized as morbidly obese.

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His rapid weight-gain has forced him to quit school because he can no longer physically walk.

Arya eats five meals a day, consisting of rice, fish, beef, vegetable soup and Tempeh a traditional soy patty which is normally enough to feed two adults.

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Due to his astonishing weight, his parents have been unable to find clothes that fit him, leading to Arya wearing just a sarong.

But now his parents are attempting to cut his diet for fear he might die.

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His mother Rokayah Somantri said: "My son is growing up at a rapid rate and I am worried for his health."

"I do not know any other way to stop him from gaining more weight than to give him less food."

"He is perpetually hungry and has an enormous diet, and can actually eat meals of two adults at one time."

"He is always tired and complains of shortness of breath. He only eats and sleeps, and when he is not done with both, he jumps into the bathtub and stays there for hours."

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"There is no other pain than seeing your own child suffering. My son does not go to school because he cannot walk on his own and needs my round-the-clock assistance."

"He can only take small steps before he loses balance. I wish to see my son studying and playing with other kids in the neighbourhood."

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Arya, the second son of Rokayah, 35, and her husband Ade Somantri, 45, a farmer, was born at home via natural birth and weighed a normal 7lbs.

But by the time he turned two years old, Arya had gained weight at an abnormal rate for his age.

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Despite this, his parents said they were not worried initially as they were happy to see their son 'healthy'.

Roykaya, who also has an older child called Ardi, added: "Arya was fatter than my first son and other children in the village but we did not think it was a matter of concern."

"We were happy to see him fuller and considered him to be a happy, healthy child."

"But it was only a few years later when he bloated and his weight went out of control, we realised he was suffering from a disorder and needed medical attention."

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Rokayah and Ade took Arya to several doctors in their village in Cipurwasari in West Java, Indonesia, but surprisingly, doctors did not find anything abnormal about his alarming weight.

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Dad Ade, who makes about $121 a month, said: "They asked us to take him to better hospitals if we think he needs medical attention."

"I have spent money beyond my capacity on his treatment but I am a poor farmer and making ends meet is a big task for me."

"I have insufficient money to buy food to fulfil his large appetite. I borrow money so that he can eat. Of course, I cannot keep him starving."

"I am exhausted now and I cannot afford expensive hospitals. But I hope to see my son perfectly normal one day."

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The helpless parents have now put Arya on a diet of brown rice in the hope of controlling his weight.

Rokayah explained: "No mother wants to stop feeding her children but I am unfortunate and helpless."

"I have started putting him on a brown rice diet. I am not sure if it helps, but this is the only thing I can do to stop him from growing bigger."

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For a healthy life, it's necessary to maintain healthy weight. Being overweight can cause more problems than one. Arya's condition will worsen if he doesn't lose weight.

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Arya Permana was admitted to a government hospital in Bandung, Indonesia on Monday, July 11.

Arya's parents released a statement when their son rose to fame, seeking help and attention from the government as they claimed to be too poor to give their son better medical care.

Both of Arya's parents work as farmers.

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Netizens also started a campaign to raise money for the boy, which had raised Rp 20,881,096 (USD 1,594) as of July 11.

The local Regent and head of West Java health office welcomed the boy to the hospital where he is being treated.

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With a dietitian's advice, a new healthier diet and strict exercise regime in place, Permana has steadily begun losing weight - already shedding 11lbs in just a few weeks.

He can now not only sit but also walk to his school and play with his class mates.

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Permana said via an interpreter: "I am extremely delighted. I cannot express my happiness in words."

"It feels great to be back in school. Everyone likes me here. Teachers treat me nicely."

"I have made many friends and they are very good to me. I also get to play with them. It is so much fun."

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After the story of Permana's parents desperately trying to save him from dying hit headlines, doctors from Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung in West Java Province came to his aid.

They monitored and investigated his condition for a week, and while they didn't find any major abnormality, immediately put him on a crash diet and activity program.

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Now Permana eats healthily, walks for six minutes every few hours, does weightlifting and swims every day.

Dr Nia Nantia, Permana's dietitian, said: "We have designed a diet and activity program for him. We recommended to his family a month ago."

"We have reduced his diet and increased his physical activity. We have also adjusted his sleep pattern."

"We have included lots of fibre vegetables in his diet and reduced carbohydrates. But the program would be upgraded from time to time."

"Our main focus is on his physical activity currently. The more he walks and plays, the more calories he will burn."

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Permana's parents are now hopeful that their son could return to a normal, healthy weight.

His mother Rokayah Somantri, 35, said: "My son was growing up at a rapid rate and we were worried for his health. But now we are happy that he has guidance of doctors and have in fact lost some weight."

"I cannot wait to see him happy and healthy like other kids."

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Permana was a sharp and regular student until three years ago, when he grew so big that walking became impossible for him. He had to drop out of school and received home tuition.

But thanks to his new lifestyle, he was admitted to Cipurwasari Elementary School on July 18th, where he is getting a free education.

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His father Ade Somantri, 45, said: "He was a topper in grade 1 and 2 but when he cleared for the third grade, he became so fat that he could not sit or move."

"There was no possible way for us to take him to school so he had to study at home for one whole year."

"He could not play or do anything else like other children. He would only watch TV or play on mobile phone."

"It was extremely painful for us parents."

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Permana and his parents are hopeful that with continuing his studies, he could be able to fulfil his dream of becoming a machinist.

Dad Somantri, who works as a daily wage farmer, added: "Arya has got his confidence back."

"He is a happy child and is completely enjoying all the attention at school."

"He takes keen interest in natural sciences and social sciences and aspires to become a machinist."

"I know he can fulfil his dream now."

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Permana does not have a school uniform yet as it is being custom made by Department of Education of Karawang, West Java.

The school is also constructing a special desk and chair for him so he can comfortably sit and study.

Permana said: "I sit with other kids but I have been told I will get my own desk soon."

And for lunch, Permana, who used to eat the equivalent of two adults' meals, now has just a small portion of fruit and drinks lots of water.

Permana said: "I know I do not get to eat much now but I feel good and light."

"I do not feel as hungry anymore."

"I enjoy the healthy food and feel more energetic now."