Preventing Childhood Obesity

Preventing Childhood Obesity

A follow-up to Facts About Childhood Obesity, this course equips you with strategies for addressing obesity and promoting healthy behaviors that will improve the well-being of your child.

In this course, you will discover:

  • Important facts about obesity and overweight in young children
  • The importance of Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Strategies for promoting healthy food behaviors
  • Best practices regarding physical activity with young children

This course presents generally accepted information about early childhood obesity and is not a substitute for medical advice. Any serious concern about a child should be discussed with your child’s health care provider.