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Any help with an obese 11 year old to lose weight?
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5210: 5210 is a helpful way to approach this 5 - fruits or vegetables every day 2 - maximum hours of non-school related screen time 1 - hour or more of exercise daily 0 - no sugar sweetened drinks such as soda, but also be careful of fruit juices which can contain a lot of sugar.
Answered 11/23/2013
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