'how to be Proactive and Prevent Childhood Obesity'

PreventionWhether your child is at risk of becoming overweight or currently at a healthy weight, you can take proactive measures to get or keep things on the right track. * Schedule yearly well-child visits. Take your child to the doctor for well-child checkups at least once a year. During this visit, the doctor measures your child's height and weight and calculates his or her BMI. Increases in your child's BMI or in his or her percentile rank over one year, especially if your child is older than 4, is a possible sign that your child is at risk of becoming overweight. * Set a good example. Make sure you eat healthy foods and exercise regularly to maintain your weight. Then, invite your child to join you. * Avoid food-related power

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