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Household routines lower childhood obesity risk

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This week, an article came out in Pediatric News March 2010 regarding some interesting findings to help decrease obesity in preschoolers!
The article, "Three Household Routines Lowered Obesity Risk", states that a study done Sept 2009 and published also in the American Academy of Pediatrics journal Pediatrics stated that the prevalence of obesity among preschool-aged children in the U.S lowered by 40%:

  1. Regularly sharing evening meals with their families
  2. Sleeping more than 10.5 hours per night
  3. Viewing no more than 2 hours of TV per day

Click here to view the complete article and study

Some practical information that parents can begin to apply to your preschooler's daily life today!

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Dr. Angela Fals is a board certified general pediatrician who specializes in weight management for children and adolescents. She is actively involved in her online practice (www.mytrainingzone.com) where she provides personalized consultations to families regarding healthy lifestyles; and her...

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