With Childhood Obesity on the rise, what can families do to promote healthfulness?

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The Childhood Obesity Foundation recommends following the

The 5-2-1-0 rule:
5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day
2 hours of screen time or less per day
1 hour or more of physical activity per day
0 sugar sweetened beverages per day

One of the best ways to decrease childhood obesity is for parents to live well, making good food choices and exercising regularly. The childhood Obesity Foundation says Studies show that older children are twice as likely to be active if their mothers are active and are almost six times more likely to be active if both parents are active.
Eating at home and together (especially breakfast), making sure to have appropriate portions and not having sugar snacks and beverages available in the house are some other ways to help prevent childhood obesity.
Lets pass down healthy living to the next generations!