There are many things that a parent can do to keep their child from becoming obese, including.

Respect your child's appetite; children do not have to finish everything on their plate, or finish the entire bottle.
Avoid pre-prepared and foods with extra sugar.
Provide your child with a healthy diet, 30% or fewer calories from fat.
Provide enough fiber.
Limit the amount of high-calorie food kept in the home.
Enjoy physical activities as a family (walking, playing outdoor games, etc.)
Limit TV viewing.
Do not reward completion of meals with sweet desserts.
Replace whole milk with skim milk at about 2 years of age.
Encourage your child to participate in active play.
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Reviewed by The Cleveland Clinic Department of Nutritional Therapy.

Edited by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD, August 2003.

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