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Research Notes on How to Help Your Child Lose Weight
With more than 15% of children aged 6 to 9 obese, it's little wonder that many parents are seeking ways to help their children in the battle of the bulge.1 If you want to help your child shed excess pounds, it is very important to set realistic and healthy weight loss goals, and to involve the entire family in a new eating and exercise routine.1 When shopping for your meals, you should pay close attention to food labeling to be certain that you are buying low calorie foods that are appealing to your child.1 Consider stocking up on mostly fresh fruits and vegetables to get more fiber into your child's diet, which will help him or her feel full and discourage overeating.2
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- Pay attention to when your child eats, and plan snacks accordingly. Do not allow food for at least two hours before bedtime.2
- Try to make exercise fun for your child. Consider making exercise a family affair; consider riding bikes, tossing a Frisbee, or taking long walks.3
- Do not banish all junk food from the house. Instead, try a 90/10 approach--90% healthy food and 10% fun foods--to decrease the risk of your child refusing to stick to the plan.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 iVilliage: 7 Ways to Help Your Child Lose Weight
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 eHow: How to Help Your Child Lose Weight
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MSN Health: 5 Ways to Help Your Kids Lose Weight
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