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Topic: Childhood Obesity News - 'Weight and see' approach to childhood obesity won't work - Sun-Sentinel.com

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Parents must take an active role in their children’s health and not expect a once yearly checkup (if that! Obese children are often referred to, or seek the opinion of, a pediatric endocrinologist to “rule out gland problems. And, by the way, exercise as a treatment for obesity comes in as a distant runner-up. Playing ball for half an hour a day will not make up for the caloric impact of a supersized burger, fries, soda and ice cream sundae. We must first start by setting a good example ourselves, and also by consistent, daily oversight of our kids. Read Childhood Obesity

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