How can you stop childhood obesity?
To help end childhood obesity don't reward children with food. Candy and snacks as a reward encourage bad habits. Find other ways to celebrate good behavior. Practice what you preach. If you're practicing healthy habits, it's a lot easier to convince children to do the same. Limit TV, video game, and computer time and encourage physical activities. Insist on good food choices at school cafeterias and vending machines. Bring healthy snacks to classroom parties and other school events.
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About Childhood Obesity
Obesity is the result of a caloric imbalance. Too many calories, not enough calories burned. It is mediated by genetic, behavioral and environmental factors. Obese youth are more likely to be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and poor self-esteem, heart disease, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.
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