Tips for Parents – Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight

You’ve probably read about it in newspapers and seen it on the news: in the United States, the number of obese children and teens has continued to rise over the past two decades. You may wonder: Why are doctors and scientists troubled by this trend? And as parents or other concerned adults, you may also ask:

What steps can we take to help prevent obesity in our children?
Why is childhood obesity considered a health problem?
What can I do as a parent or guardian to help prevent childhood overweight?

Want to learn more?
Visit www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/children/index.html for answers to some of the questions you may have and resources to help you keep your family healthy.

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