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A message from Dr. Koop on
"A survey conducted by Shape Up America! has revealed that
child care responsibilities are interfering with the efforts
of many families to get more exercise and at the same time
we know many children are now overweight or obese. The
solution is a commitment on the part of the entire family to
spend more time together. I encourage you to choose
activities you can do together and support and reward each
other's efforts to be more active at home, at school, at
work, and in your communities. I urge you to replace the
use of food as a reward for good behavior and offer to take
a walk with your child instead. The pleasure of your
company is the best reward your child can receive and the
best gift you can give."
C. Everett Koop, M.D.
Noted Public Health Authority and
Former U.S. Surgeon General
healthy weight and physical fitness
C. Everett Koop, M.D.
