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| | How can I stay at a healthy weight? | Overweight and obesity are fast becoming America's major public health crisis. Both adults and children are at risk for the health consequences of too much weight. In just 30 years, overweight has more than doubled among children ages 2-5 and adolescents ages 12-19, and more than tripled among youth ages 6-11. This also has directly contributed to the dramatic increase of type 2 diabetes in children as well as other health problems such as high blood pressure and the metabolic syndrome.
As you think about how to approach your family with a plan to eat better, increase physical activity, and reduce screen time, here are some suggestions worth considering:
■ Be a good role model
■ Involve younger children in the decisions
■ Make dietary changes slowly
■ Limit foods high in fat and sugar in the house
■ Create opportunities for active family time together
For More Information
We can all play a role in turning the tide and improving the future health of our children. In fact, four of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have come together to bring you We Can!
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have combined their unique resources and activities as part of We Can!. |
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