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What do you think should be done about obesity in children?

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Complicated : Obesity is now a cultural phenomenon. Though not exclusive to this country, portion size, junk food, targeted food ads to kids, easy fast food, sugar sweetened drinks, less physical activity and more of it sedentary, parental obesity, higher rates of gestational diabetes, etc. Lots of issues to address requiring school, family, medical, food industry, and govt. Support to deal with it.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Portion control: portion control, good choices, and increased activity are all important components of warding off the obesity epidemic in the US. Education and setting an example by parents are an important part as well

Answered 7/23/2014

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