Preventing School Holiday Weight Gain

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Are grandparents making their grandkids fat? According to a recent research study published by the University of Helsinki, children who are cared for by grandparents are more likely to be overweight than kids who live with their parents. But how – and why? In this article, HIF health expert Susie Burrell explains why we must start saying no and offers her top 10 school holiday health tips.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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