Would you allow your child to smoke? Did you know that the arteries of a child who is obese often look similar to those of a middle-aged smoker? The good news is that the damage can be reversed with proper diet and exercise. According to the American Heart Association, 15.3% of children aged 6-11 years are overweight or obese. Are the children in your life active? For fun family fitness tips for children of all abilities, check out this month's FITT column at http://www.ncpad.org/318/1940/Fighting~Obesity~Through~Family~Fitness.