Childhood Obesity
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Toll Free: 888.540.9403
2422 Devine St. Suite B
Columbia, SC 29205
P.O. Box 5672
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Childhood obesity can be prevented through nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. Click here to learn more.
- Families should eat at the table rather than in front of the TV.
- Children should not consume an excess of sugars, saturated fats, sodium, or processed foods.
- Fast food trips should be limited.
- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a diet including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, low-fat foods, and fat-free dairy products.
- Children ages 3-5 should continue to remain physically active and moving throughout the day.
- Children ages 6-17 should get at least 60 minutes of moderate activity every single day.
- Take kids to playgrounds and parks in order to make physical activity fun for them!
- Sign your kids up for sports and clubs that allow of physical activity & socialization.
- Sleep is important for the body's metabolism and the development of a child's brain and body.
- Newborn babies should sleep 14-17 hours each day.
- Children ages 3-5 should sleep for 10-13 hours per day.
- Children ages 6-12 should sleep for 9-12 hours per day.
- Teenagers should sleep for about 8-10 hours per day.
Phone: 803.253.6997
Toll Free: 888.540.9403
2422 Devine St. Suite B
Columbia, SC 29205
P.O. Box 5672
Greenville: 864.232.6723
Florence: 843.662.1500