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Obesity In Children And Teens

The problem of childhood obesity in the United States has grown considerably in recent years. Between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents are obese. Obesity is among the easiest medical conditions to recognize but most difficult to treat. Unhealthy weight gain due to poor diet and lack of exercise is responsible for over 300,000 deaths each year. The annual cost to society for obesity is estimated at nearly $100 billion. Overweight children are much more likely to become overweight adults unless they adopt and maintain healthier patterns of eating and exercise. Find out more from the AACAP.

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Leading by Example Childhood obesity is on the rise. Today, 11 million children in the U.S. are overweight. These children are already at risk for many health problems that would normally only strike adults – like high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and type-2 diabetes. What can you do to help? Lead by example! The positive example you set with your own health can help your child develop good habits for a longer healthier life. Visit the links below for nutrition guidelines for kids and some great tips for parents, to help you set a course for healthy eating and exercise for the entire family!
Links for Parents
Healthy Savannah Healthy SC Challenge Savannah-Chatham Public Schools Lunch Menus: Elementary Schools Middle and High Schools American Heart Association National Dairy Council3aday.org - Bring Kids Back to Milk NutritionExplorations.org		Action for Healthy Kids KidsHealth Guide to children's weight Food Research and Action Center Nutrition.gov Savannah-Chatham Schools Links and Resources for Children's Health Healthier U.S.

· Great Advice for Parents
· Child Health, Nutrition and Obesity Articles
· Local School Lunch Menus Online
· Federal Guidelines

And more great links for information on how you can keep your child's day at school just as healthy as you do at home.Get more great tips and healthy ideas for school CLICK HERE!

Community Links

Savannah Sand Gnats

YMCA of Coastal Georgia

Hilton Head Island Gymnastics

Coastal GA Soccer Association

Gretchen Green School of Dance

Cheer Savannah Allstars

Richmond Hill Swim Academy