Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!

The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Thursday, October 11, 2007

Two Simple Steps can Help

Parents who find themselves at a loss for ways of helping their overweight children become healthier can rest easy. The results of a new study show that just two simple changes can help; increased physical activity by 2,000 steps per day (equals approximately one mile), and elimination of just 100 calories from the daily diet.
"This family-based study showed that, over six months, 67 percent of overweight children... maintained or reduced their percent BMI-for-age..."
Conducted by the University of Colorado at Denver, the study shows that managing a child's weight and overall health is easier than most parents think.

Labels: parenting, healthy_eating, exercise

Posted By: Aspen Education Group