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Obesity in children is such a touchy subject--say the wrong thing, and your kids can be permanently scarred, don't sqy anything and let it be? Well, maybe it will take its course, work itself out, but maybe not.

What I recommend to my younger clients is making healthy eating and exercise a lifestyle and to make it fun. Running around a track or on a treadmill probably won't appeal to a 10-yr-old, but an hour session of freeze-tag at the park will.

Now, the best medicine? PREVENTION. For the most part, parents can prevent their children from becoming obese by not bringing junk into the house and leading by example by eating healthy and exercising in moderation without over-emphasizing body image.

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Harry Johnson Jr is the 1998 Body For Life Champion - You can learn more about losing weight and getting into great shape at his blog, www.harryjohnsonjr.com

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There is a lot of research showing that we need to educate children even younger before bad habits start and set-in for these reasons. The research is showing as young as 18 months with songs and games has an impact on over all health in the pediatric population. (Move It. Lose It. Live Healthy and Heart "E" Heart educational series). www.moveitloseitlivehealthy.com.

Sharon Cox of OH 2:46PM June 26, 2008

I think if parents change what foods they cook and eat automatically they won't have to talk to their kids. If the parents take control then the kids will lose weight and not really notice until they jump on a scale. Parents be parents, step up and make the change.

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