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The goal of the Alliance Healthcare Initiative is for more than 6.2 million children to have access to this healthcare benefit within the next three years. Insurers, employers and national medical associations are encouraged to join the Healthcare Initiative.

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Today nearly 1 in 3 children and teens in the United States is already overweight or obese. Health and medical experts consider it an epidemic. Overweight children and teens are more likely to develop serious health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Until recently most healthcare professionals have been unable to work with families around the prevention, assessment, and treatment of childhood obesity. That has changed with the launch of the Alliance Healthcare Initiative.

3 Questions for Your Child’s Healthcare Provider

Alliance Healthcare Initiative Image You help your child stay physically active. You set a good example by serving and eating nutritious foods. And you make sure there are healthy lifestyle choices at home and at school. But even as the quarterback for your child’s health, you still need some coaching. That’s why a good way to keep your child on a safe, consistent path to a healthy lifestyle is to talk with your child’s healthcare provider. Learn three important questions you should be asking.

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