The Times and Democrat – Staff Writer
“In updated recommendations, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers practical steps families can take to help children maintain a healthy weight…“It is never too early for a family to make changes that will help a child keep or achieve a healthy weight,” said Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP, president of the AAP and co-author of the report. “Families can improve their eating habits in a variety of ways, but it is important for healthy eating and physical activity to be tailored to the child’s developmental stage and family characteristics.””(more)