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One of the Easiest Ways to Combat Childhood Obesity

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Another year of school bus rides, homework, recess and of course...packing lunches.

17% of children in the United States are obese.

That's triple the rate from just one generation ago.

Dietitians say one of the easiest ways to combat childhood obesity is to pack healthy lunches.

What seems easy and convenient may not be what is best for your kids' health, or your wallet.

Planning meals the night before is a big way to take stress of the lunchtime packing ritual.

Dietitians say buying fruits and vegetables that are in season and local, are the best ways to keep the cost down.