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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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Unhealthy Eating Patterns Can Lead to Obesity in Children

What do you do when your child seems to be hooked on unhealthy foods and is at risk of becoming obese? Adjusting a child's eating habits is far easier when he is young.
"Make sure you have a bowl of bananas, apples, plums and whatever other fruits you can find sitting on the table or counter in your kitchen. Do the same with vegetables. Cut them in sticks and make a great low-fat dip for them to dunk their vegetables into."
Cut back on things like soda and high-fat/high-calorie snacks such as potato chips and pizza. Remember that you're helping your child set eating habits that will last a lifetime. Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Labels: parents, role_models, habits

Posted By: Aspen Education Group