Why are more children in the United States becoming obese? What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend to combat the problem?
What will be an ideal response?
• More reliance placed on fast food and processed foods.
• Children are getting less physical activity in school.
• Children are less likely to walk to school.
• Favorite hobbies and entertainment are sedentary.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
- offering nutritious meals and snacks.
- setting limits on children's food choices.
- limiting TV and video time to two hours per day.
- encouraging more physical activity in free play and organized activities.
- being a good role model for healthy eating and exercise.
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