How to Prevent Obesity in Children

Obesity in children is a growing problem in this country. With the ready access to a lot of food all of the time and less activity being prevalent, it is no wonder that children are getting bigger than ever. But there are some things that you can do in order to prevent this obesity in children.

Turn off the TV
The first thing that you need to do is turn off the television. Kids spend far too much time in front of this thing and this is time that they could be doing something that is better for their bodies. You should limit all screen time, including video games and being on the computer outside of homework. This can help get your child up and moving. (more…)

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