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Help your child reach a healthy weight the safe way. Learn the goals and strategies that’s right for every age.

Is your teen’s weight worrying you? Here’s how to talk to them about it.

Get yourself and your family fit without blowing up your daily schedule.

Worried about your toddler’s weight? Child obesity and weight gain in children is something to talk about now with your pediatrician.

Dieting isn’t the answer when it comes to weight loss for kids. Learn to avoid crash diets and unhealthy habits when your doctor suggests safe weight loss.

Get tips on how to work with your kid’s doctor to help your overweight child and deal with childhood obesity.

FIT Connection: Weight Management Many factors contribute to a weight problem -- biology, habits learned before you can even remember, and how easy it is buy huge portions of high-fat, high-sugar food. It may seem like the deck is stacked against anyone trying to fight obesity.The often-quoted advice "Eat right and exercise" simply isn't the whole answer to this complex problem. That's why the FIT Platform includes four parts: FOOD, MOVE, MOOD, and RECHARGE. Learning how to live a lifestyle that includes a healthy focus on all four can help you win the weight battle.Achieving a healthy weight

Talking to Your Preschooler About Weight It's never too early to talk about healthy habits with your child. When your preschooler has cute chubby little cheeks or an extra roll or two around her middle, how do you sit down and talk about healthy weight?You don't talk about weight, say parenting and weight experts."Talk about healthy eating and healthy habits and say things like, 'This food will make you stronger!'" says Stephanie Walsh, MD, medical director of child wellness at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. "I would never bring up weight. What does that mean to someone their age?"Like you