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ACTIVE PLAY IS VITAL FOR ALL KIDS
Q. I read an article in Good Housekeeping last year about how kids are developing problems with obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure nowadays because they are inside so much playing video games and watching TV. I’ve seen TV specials dealing with childhood obesity. My grandchildren are already overweight at ages 6 and 8. What can we do about this? Should they go outside more? What if it isn’t safe? Do infants and toddlers need more exercise? Concerned Grandma
A. Yes a lack of exercise in children’s lives is a very real problem and the health risks you mentioned are real. One in three of today’s children are overweight and at risk. The dangers do extend to infants and toddlers; early motor delays are rising.
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