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Is your child overweight? ALSO: 'Extreme eating' may equal extreme problems TIPS FOR HEALTHFUL EATING Switch from whole milk to low-fat or nonfat milk. Serve more fish and poultry, and cut back on red meat. Remove the skin from poultry, and trim fat from meat. Reduce butter and margarine use. Use low-fat cooking methods such as baking, broiling, grilling, poaching and steaming. Serve fiber-rich foods, including whole-grain breads and cereals, dried peas and beans, and …

…said by their parents. As parents, it is important to have a healthy body image and to encourage one in your child as well. Consult with your child's pediatrician to find out if there are family weight-loss programs in your area. And most importantly, keep your child from being discouraged! Make sure your child understands that she can make a difference in her weight and that you will support her all the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**