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will call you back within one business day. Like any parent, you
want your child to grow up healthy and happy. But for many
children, unhealthy weight gain is a serious problem. Being
overweight can lead to health problems such as diabetes. It can
also hurt a child’s self-esteem. The good news is, there is a
lot you can do to help. And even if your child isn’t struggling
with weight, now is still a great time to teach healthy habits
that last a lifetime. Not getting enough physical activity.
Watching TV, playing video games, and Internet surfing can keep
children from getting exercise they need to stay healthy. Making
unhealthy food choices. Eating too much junk food, such as soda
and chips, can lead to unhealthy weight gain. Eating giant-sized
meals. Serving adult-sized meals, even of healthy foods, can
provide more calories than kids need. Growing children need
healthy food for strong bodies. They should NOT be put on
calorie-restricting diets. I