Now Available in Spanish Nutrition tips for children can be found in a brochure now available in Spanish. Fried foods, cookies, cakes, and juices loaded with sugar all contribute to childhood obesity.
Parents can set an example for children by eating right and exercising.
When parents are overweight and children are overweight, chances are good that the child will be obese in adulthood. Encourage healthier snacks when children get home from school, keep the junk food out of the house or limit it to occasional treats. They also run the risk of contracting heart disease when they become adults.