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Boy running It's no secret the past two decades have seen a dramatic rise in overweight children. But the phenomenon isn't rooted in mystery. Kids are simply less active today—and more likely to unwrap fatty meals than to prepare healthy ones.

Sure, kids have plenty of excuses to put off getting fit (lack of time, resources, motivation, energy), but the grim prospect of diabetes and heart disease down the road should jog anyone (grown-ups included!) off the couch. Here's help.

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