Here we are, part 2 of 3 of the plan to combat childhood obesity.  Please share with family and friends.

2) Preschool

    - Limit television and computer screen time to 1-2 hours per day; remove television and computer screens from primary sleeping area.
    - Replace whole milk with skim or 1%, avoid high-calorie, nutrient-poor beverages (soda, fruit punch, juice drinks); limit intake of 100% juice to <6 ounces per day.
    - Eat breakfast daily; limit eating out and portion sizes, particularly fast foods.
    - Promote a healthy diet (include fruit and vegetables and low-fat dairy) that encourages family mealtimes, regular eating times and minimizes nutritionally poor food prepared outside the home.
    - Respect the child's appetite and allow him or her to self-regulate food intake.
    - Provide structure and boundaries around healthy eating with adult supervision.
    - Promote physical activity including unstructured play at home, during child care and in the community.

 Again, I will recommend adding a Whole food based Multi-Vitamin and Omega 3.  If you child does not eat vegetable, I highly recommend adding a Green food supplement to their diet.

If you have questions please call me at 201-489-3400.