Written by Catherine Saxelby
on Friday, 01 February 2013.
Tagged: children, diet foods, dieting, diets, dinner, eating mindfully, fat loss, guides, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, kids, obesity, overweight, weight loss
Having a child with a weight problem needs perseverance and patience. An overweight child will typically not achieve their healthy weight range in anything less than six months and an obese child may be looking at several years before they get there.
The key to your child achieving their weight goal is for parents to stay motivated and keep the whole family involved in a healthier diet and a more active lifestyle. So, to keep you on track, I thought I'd remind you of the Ten Commandments for Parents when feeding too-chubby children:
Don't forget, exercise is a significant factor in most children's weight problems. Try these:
If you need more help, try these websites and books
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