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Childhood Obesity
Keeping “baby fat” for too long can put a child’s health at risk. How can you help your child get fit and maintain a healthy weight into adulthood? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Get your family focused on fitness

    Be a positive role model by involving your entire family in a program that includes better eating and regular exercise

  • Find a diet that fits

    Research whole foods and help your children choose healthy long-term eating habits

  • Turn off the tube

    Provide and encourage physically active alternatives to TV and video games

  • Try parental training

    Improve the results of treating childhood obesity by learning valuable techniques that can help you alter your child’s behavior

  • Get a checkup for your child

    Visit a doctor to determine if any treatable health problems are developing as a result of childhood obesity

Also indexed as:
  • childhood diseases,
  • childhood disorders,
  • childhood illness,
  • childhood illnesses,
  • childhood obesity,
  • childhood sickness,
  • childhood sicknesses,
  • fat child,
  • overweight child,
  • pediatric disease,
  • pediatric disorder
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Last Review: 05-11-2011

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