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How can I encourage my child to make healthy choices?

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How can I encourage my child to make healthy choices?

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When you are approaching the issue of weight with your children, you want to give your kids the tools they need to make healthy choices on their own. Pediatrician Joanna Dolgoff, MD, explains her diet strategy for overweight kids.

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