My eight yr old grandson is really starting to gain weight and I am worried.

I have given this some thought and have come up with no answers. Can anyone give me some insight? I don't want him to suffer like I did as a child and I am seeing it happen to him. I love him so much! My daughter (thin) doesn't understand that fussing at him will NOT help. He just looks hurt when she tells him he can't have his Easter candy, etc. Anybody have any ideas? He is pretty sedentary with video games and tv. Won't eat nutritious foods just likes Happy Meals, hotdogs, etc. His little sister is thin and his mom is always comparing the two. I should know how to help but for the life of me, I don't know the answer. Thanks for any advice!

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