How much do you blame American culture for our childhood obesity epidemic?

Childhood obesity is a big problem in America, but there are ways to teach kids to learn to love healthy foods instead of sugary, salty processed foods. Alan Greene, MD, shares some tips.

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Up Next

  • How can I encourage my overweight teen to lose weight?

  • How do you teach kids to eat a balanced diet in this day and age?

  • Ending childhood obesity to improve adult health

  • How can i encourage my child to make healthy choices?

  • How can I help my child maintain a healthy weight?

  • What's changed about treating the health of children?

  • What approach should be taken with children's weight loss?

  • Preventing childhood obesity starts with a healthy pregnancy

  • How can I talk to my child about his weight?

  • Easy ways to pack a healthy lunch

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