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Tip for parents: get your kids involved in planning and cooking healthy meals. See how at https://healthymeals.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/cooking-kid

Check out these 10 tips to help preschoolers build healthy mealtime habits. http://bit.ly/1WBemor

Help your kids get active! Use these tips to reduce their screen time. http://1.usa.gov/69My6u

Make sure your child gets at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Get tips: http://1.usa.gov/3wnZMl

Since 1980, childhood obesity rates have more than doubled. Help your child stay at a healthy weight. http://1.usa.gov/LOWoNC

Tip for parents: make a physical activity plan for the whole family. http://1.usa.gov/bg6vTr

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. See how to get involved: http://bit.ly/1MphSyL

Try out creative snacks for your kids, like "ants on a log" (celery with peanut butter and raisins)! http://1.usa.gov/oFIXR