child's doctor regularly screens for signs of these health problems. If your
child needs treatment, work with your child's doctor to ensure that your child
is getting the best medical care possible, both at home and at medical
checkups. Keep your child's relationship with food separate from his or her
medical condition. And guide your child's eating with healthy food choices.
Avoid putting your child on a weight-gain or weight-loss diet.
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