Get that kid physically active and moving every day. Take him/her for long walks, play golf (mini),learn karate or tae kwan do, ladies can join a dance class with their daughters. Set a good example by preparing and serving healthy meals, and sit down at the table together. Keep healthy snacks of all types in the house. Baked vegetable or fruti chips, with no sugar added, or cut up veggies or salads should always be available when they get the munchies. No and I mean NO soda or so-called energy drinks in the house, with a possible exception of SOLELY for Shabbos (and even then make smart lo-cal choices. Plain bottled water should be drunk frequently. Juice is not a great idea, it is loaded with calories and sugar. Eating the fruit itself is a better idea, plus you get the fiber. Then do not be a hypocrite even if you are slim. Let your child see that what is good for him/her is good for you.
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