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(Childhood Obesity News) Advocate Hope Children's Hospital program takes on obesity at … - Southtown Star

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Select a STNG publication or site Chicago Sun-Times The Beacon News The Courier News The SouthtownStar The Herald News Lake County News-Sun The Naperville Sun Post-Tribune YourSeason. More importantly, her mom said, Emily had established lifestyle changes that potentially could keep the threat of diabetes away for a long time. A big part of the Hope For Fitness program is teaching children how to take care of themselves, Hope dietitian Laurie Slaven said. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, obesity rates among children of all ages, including toddlers, have tripled and, in some cases, are fives times higher than they were 30 years ago. Before she can treat an overweight child, she said, she must be certain everyone in that child’s life is onboard with the changes. Read Childhood Obesity

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