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"Clean Your Plate" Is Not Always The Way To Go For

According to obesity researchers, the United States obesity rate has more than doubled for preschoolers and adolescents-and more than tripled for ages 6 to 11-over the past 30 years. Obese children are at greater risk for health problems such as diabetes and heart disease, and often carry these problems into adulthood.

So, how do parents help children, and the entire family, eat healthier, both at home and away-from-home?

Talk to your pediatrician, family doctor or registered dietitian to determine the healthiest weight goals for the entire family, then make a plan to tackle the issue.

Here are some tips to help parents help their families eat more healthfully:

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