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How To Fight Childhood Obesity

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How To Fight Childhood Obesity

Nine million U.S. kids are obese. But thanks to growing awareness, childhood obesity appears to be reaching a plateau. Here's how to fight fat and help your kids stay healthy. Nine million U.S. kids are obese. But thanks to growing awareness, childhood obesity appears to be reaching a plateau. Here's how to fight fat and help your kids stay healthy.

Step 1: Recognize The Causes

Fattening convenience foods, video games, TV and a general lack of physical activity all contribute to childhood obesity. Kids learn these habits from their parents.

Step 2: Fight Fast Food

Burgers, fries, chicken nuggets, sugary cereals, sweet soda and even fruit juice can pack on the pounds. Opt for whole, fresh foods instead.

Step 3: Less Is More

Serve smaller portions of healthful food. Encourage your kids to stop eating when they feel full.

Step 4: It's About The Fun

Kids' parties are often centered around food. Make it about fun activities instead.

Step 5: Get Moving

Physical activity does not have to mean competitive sports. Walking, biking, kicking a ball around or even active games like "hide and seek" teach kids that exercise can be fun.

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  1. Jahnavipat

    Next week they'll start the diet, or stop buying chips for the kids. Things are too nuts at work (or at home, or at school) right now. In the spring they'll join a gym or sign Junior up for soccer. It can wait (there's the denial again). http://www.fightobesity.net