Overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults. They also run a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes, even at a young age. Find out how you can help your pre-school child prevent these conditions by practising healthier lifestyle habits.
<div class="ExternalClass220783A794AA43639ECB433159A43F69"><p><img src="/sites/assets/Assets/In-Article%20Images%20(Small)/why-we-concerned.jpg" alt="infographic on why overweight children should be a cause for concern" style="margin:5px;" />
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<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/In-Article%20Images%20(Small)/choose-right.jpg" alt="infographic on how to choose the right snacks and healthier food options for your child" style="margin:5px;" />
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<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Article%20Images/too-much-sugar.jpg" alt="infographic on why too much sugar is unhealthy for children" style="margin:5px;" />
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<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/In-Article%20Images%20(Small)/encourage-children.jpg" alt="how to encourage your child to choose water" style="margin:5px;" />
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<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/In-Article%20Images%20(Small)/get-active.jpg" alt="how parents can get active with their children" style="margin:5px;" />
</p><p>HPB organises Healthy Lifestyle Programmes for you and your child. To find out more, please click
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/142/MoveIt">here</a>.
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<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1863/ready-the-kids-for-the-new-school-year" title="Ready the Kids for the New School Year">Ready the Kids for the New School Year</a>
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<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/475/healthyweight_foryourteens" title="Healthy Weight for Your Teens">What's a Healthy Weight for Your Teens</a>
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<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/2033/nutrition-for-pre-schoolers-month37-48" title="Nutrition for Pre-Schoolers (Months 37-48)">Nutrition for Pre-Schoolers (Months 37-48)</a> </li></ul>
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