Tips to help children maintain a healthy weight

"What can parents and caregivers do to help prevent childhood obesity?

To help your child maintain a healthy weight, balance the calories your child consumes from foods and beverages with calories your child uses through physical activity and normal growth.

The goal for children who are overweight is to reduce the rate of weight gain while allowing normal growth and development. Children should not be placed on a weight reduction diet without consulting a health care provider."