Childhood Obesity
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When I was raising my kids, I made a conscious decision about the foods they were routinely fed. I did not bring fast food or junk food or soda for that matter into their food repertoire, at least on the home front. If we went to someone’s home or a restaurant, or to a special event, I allowed them to choose special treat…
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