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Strategies to Take Action For My Family

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By knowing their child's BMI, and helping children participate in physical activities and develop healthy eating habits, parents can play an important role in combatting obesity for their family.

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Keeping Children Active

How much physical activity do they need?

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Tips for Parents

Ideas to help children maintain healthy weight.

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Breastfeeding

Support mothers' desire to feed baby for optimal growth and development.

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Learn about BMI for Children and Teens

Measure correctly at home before you use the calculator.

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