Hey Georgia parents: Think you can outrun your 10-year-old? You just might be able to, given the fitness level of young people. Our nation’s kids are weak and unfit, and their cardiovascular fitness is on the decline. Call it exercise or playtime, but we need more of both, writes a local pediatrician who specializes in child wellness. Meanwhile, an Atlanta chef and food services executive encourages smarter and healthier living. Yes, that would require smaller food portions.

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