When I was in grade school there was always one fat kid in our class, an anomaly. Now FAT is the norm. We all can confront this epidemic with daily small initiatives that can have significant impact:

Keep soda and sports drinks out of the house

Offer fun and nutritious snacks – remember “ant’s on a log” and “pear faces”

Have lots of fresh fruits and veggies everywhere in the house

Stay away from fast foods

Eat on smaller plates with smaller portions

Play outdoors with your kids – often

Be a role model for healthy lifestyle choices

Pass it on….