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here's some heavy news one in six
American kids is obese the reason why
we're concerned about that is all the
health problems that are associated with
having excess weight on our bodies Mayo
Clinic pediatric psychologist dr.
Bridget Biggs says overweight kids are
being diagnosed with what had been adult
onset diseases we're seeing kids with
type 2 diabetes we're seeing kids with
fatty liver disease sleep apnea dr. big
says if you're concerned about your
child's weight keep your focus and
conversations on his or her overall
health it's important for parents to
provide the entire family including
themselves with healthy choices dr. big
suggests you set reliable times for
meals and snacks and eat them at a table
or counter in a room free of distracting
technology we're just more mindful when
the electronics are off include fruits
with breakfast and fruits and vegetables
with lunch and dinner keep healthy
snacks visible in the kitchen and the
refrigerator avoid sugary drinks and
finally encourage exercise through
example for the Mayo Clinic News Network
I'm Jeff Olsen
