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Like any parent, you want your child to grow up healthy and happy. But for many children, unhealthy weight gain is a serious problem.

Ever heard of TV Zombies and Soda Monsters? These creepy creatures live in every town. They can sneak up at any moment. First the TV Zombie slows you down. Then the Soda Monster stuffs you with sugar. Together, they can make you gain too much weight. How do you stop them? Keep reading to find out!

Learning healthy habits today can help your child grow up strong and fit. As a parent, you can teach your child to make better food choices. There are also things you can let your child do on his or her own.

Try to serve your child foods from all the food groups every day. Give your child many kinds of healthy foods from each group to help learn to like new tastes. And set some limits on food and drinks that have a lot of sugar.

Shopping for nutritious food is the first step in practicing healthy eating habits. Your child can help pick healthy foods with you. Read this to learn more about what to look for while you shop.

Now you have healthy food choices in your house. How do you get your family to eat them? Learn how to get your whole family to eat healthy foods together.

Cooking and eating together is the best way to teach kids healthy eating habits. Make mealtime a family time. Let your child help prepare meals. Eat sitting together at the table. And turn off the TV so you can talk as a family.

Kids are never too old for active play. Moving around builds strong muscles and bones. And being active helps your teen stay at a healthy weight. Encourage any kind of activity your teen enjoys, whether it's alone or with friends.

Kids begin making their own food decisions as they grow older. You can't always have the final say. That's why you need to help your teen develop healthy eating habits. Start by following these suggestions.