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Tips to Prevent Childhood Obesity

September 7, 2016
One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented. In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month,Hancock Regional Hospital encourages your family to make healthy changes together.
Taking small steps as a family can help your child stay at a healthy weight.
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