Take Action!
Help your child make healthy choices.
Ask the doctor to screen your child for obesity.
Your child’s doctor or nurse can tell you if your child is at a healthy weight. If your child is overweight or obese, ask the doctor or nurse to help you find a weight-loss program for your child.
Look for a weight-loss program that includes counseling to help kids:
- Make healthy choices about food
- Get more physical activity
What about cost?
Obesity screening and counseling are covered under the Affordable Care Act, the health care reform law passed in 2010. Depending on your insurance plan, your child may be able to get these services at no cost to you.
Check with your insurance provider to find out what’s included in your plan. For information about other services covered by the Affordable Care Act, visit HealthCare.gov.
