Written by Rebecca Budde, SIU School of Medicine
One in three children in the US is overweight or obese, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Now, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are on the rise at younger ages. But families can take simple steps to reduce these health conditions. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, a month aimed at promoting awareness of childhood obesity and strategies for preventing it. Below are some small changes that can help children maintain a healthy weight.
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