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Obesity And Your Child
Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming
rate

There is an 80% chance that these children will
remain obese well into adulthood

Lifestyle habits, genetics, endocrine problems
and certain medications are major contributors
to childhood obesity
Where To Start?

Check your child’s Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI
calculates an individuals body fat based on the
height and weight of that individual.
What Can You Do?

Eat healthy and exercise regularly as a family.

Involve kids while cooking healthy food.

Take them grocery shopping to instil better food
choices.

Encourage them to eat when hungry and stop
when full.

Encourage physical activities and cut down on
TV & computer time.
***

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Obesity & Your Child

  • 2. Childhood Obesity  Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate  There is an 80% chance that these children will remain obese well into adulthood  Lifestyle habits, genetics, endocrine problems and certain medications are major contributors to childhood obesity
  • 3. Where To Start?  Check your child’s Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI calculates an individuals body fat based on the height and weight of that individual.
  • 4. What Can You Do?  Eat healthy and exercise regularly as a family.  Involve kids while cooking healthy food.  Take them grocery shopping to instil better food choices.  Encourage them to eat when hungry and stop when full.  Encourage physical activities and cut down on TV & computer time. ***