Summary: Preventing Childhood Obesity

There are many ways obesity can be prevented according to Gibbons, but the most important way is by following a healthy lifestyle. Many eating habits and other habits whether good or bad begin during childhood. Parents and families should encourage their children to make healthy choices, like following a healthy diet and being physically active. One way is to follow a healthy eating plan, make healthy food choices and keeping your calories needs in mind. Focusing on portion size is another way to reduce the risk of obesity. There’s nothing wrong with going to restaurants, but you also need to be watch the sizes of their food. The potions served are often enough for two or three people. Also drink plenty of water , drinking lots of water will