Kids Casualties of Overeating

12 yrs old and 250 lbs... This story is heartbreaking:

• Children with an obese parent are 50% more likely to be obese
• Childhood obesity can take decades off of a child's life

Ways to Help Your Children Stay Active & Healthy:

• Put down the video games and pick up a bicycle
• Take walks as a family
• Encourage your children to get involved in sports and other physical activities
• Assigned chores that promote physical activity (i.e. yard-work, washing cars, vacuuming)
• Serve healthy snacks to promote good eating habits early in life
• BE THE EXAMPLE!

What are you doing to prevent the occurrence of childhood obesity in your children?