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Diabetes & Children

City Health Information states some alarming findings: "In New York City (NYC), 43% of elementary school children are at an unhealthy weight; more than half of these children are obese." Being overweight puts children at risk for diabetes and other health problems that can affect them throughout their lives.

Help Your Child Stay Healthy

The following tips will help you help your child avoid diabetes and other
health problems.

8 Habits of Healthy Kids

Spend at least 1 hour a day being physically active. [Español][中文]

Limit use of TV and video games to no more than 1 hour a day.

Eat smaller amounts. Bigger is not always better!

Drink water instead of soda [Español][中文].

Eat a total of 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

Eat less fast food (no more than once a week).

Snack on healthy foods and eat less junk food and sweets.

Switch to low-fat (1% or less) dairy products.

PDF version of 8 Habits of Healthy Kids

Resources for Parents

Eatin Well and Staying Active: Don't let these be the missing ingredients in your child's well-being

Helping Children Reach a Healthy Weight: Proven Tips for Parents
Other languages:[Español][中文]

Children with Diabetes: A resource guide for families and schools from the
NYS Department of Education

Helping Your Overweight Child

Resources for Kids

Healthy Eating: NIEHS kids' pages

Tips for Kids: Lower your risk for Type 2 diabetes

Can Diabetes be Prevented? (in English and Spanish)

Resources for Teens

TeenSpeak About Getting Fit

Diabetes Basics

Additional Resources

Diabetes Main Page

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes FAQ

Living with Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes

The New York City A1C Registry