If your child is a healthy weight, there's lots you can do as a parent to help him/her stay a healthy size as they grow . Research shows children who stay a healthy weight tend to be fitter, healthier, better able to learn, and more self-confident. They're also much less likely to have health problems in later life. parents encourage them to be active and eat well are more likely to stay a healthy weight and grow up healthy. Check their BMI every now and then using using it to make sure they stay in the healthy range. Steps for success Here are five key ways you can help your child maintain a healthy weight: be a good role model encourage 60 minutes, and up to several hours, of physical activity a day keep to child-size portions eat healthy meals, drinks and snacks less screen time and more sleep Be a good role model One way to instil good habits in your child is for you to be a good role model. Children learn by example. You can ...
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