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Diet and childhood obesity

1 in 3 kids ages 2-19 are overweight or obese and 50% of obese kids are obese as adults. Obesity increases risk of serious diseases… like type II diabetes. And, it takes a toll on mental health.

One key factor in this epidemic is poor diet. Let’s take a look:

5 tips for better nutrition:

  1. Eat meals together as a family. Did you know that eating breakfast is linked to better grades and behavior?
  2. Eat a rainbow of fruits & veggies for a variety of nutrients.
  3. Ditch the junk food & have healthy snacks on hand.
  4. Cut out soda, and increase H2O.
  5. And, Involve the kids in making healthy choices.

“When it comes to health, it’s a family affair!”

Click here to watch an animated video about exercise and childhood obesity.

Explore the Transforming Kids’ Health infographic to learn more about building a healthy lifestyle with your child. Click on the image below to see the infographic: