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Alabama pediatricians say families can work together to help overweight children shed unhealthy pounds.
"Childhood obesity has increased dramatically in this country during the last two decades," says Dr. Frank Franklin of the University of Alabama, Birmingham. "It's a real issue and a real challenge for parents to help themselves and their children lose weight and keep it off." He advises parents to: eat the way you want your children to eat (the mirror rule); be consistent and persistent in following the prescribed diet; encourage and help healthy eating; don't inflict blame, shame or guilt; enjoy family and food; and, eat socially and slowly.
HELPING CHILDREN SHED POUNDS
When you are young, you want to be the master of your fate and the captain of your soul. When you're older, you'll settle for being the master of your weight and the captain of your bowling team.
~ Unknown
Weight loss through the burning of stored fat is all about eating enough of the right kinds of foods so you stay full and your metabolism stays as high as possible.
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