What’s Making Your Kid Fat? YOU

Posted by Natalia Brady at 7/13/2009 3:16 PM
Categories: obesity,healthy living,health issues,health,Weight Loss
Tags: exercise childhood obesity overweight kids and parents parental influence weight



A recent British study done by scientists at the Peninsula Medical School discovered that genetics are not the cause of obesity. In fact, children become obese through the influence of their same-sex parent. In other words, if a girl has an overweight mother, she is more likely to become obese and a boy with an overweight father is more likely to be obese. This suggests that behavioral factors play a greater role in determining a child’s weight in comparison with genetics.


The study was conducted on 226 British families. It was found that mothers who are obese are 10 times more likely to have an obese daughter, whereas obese fathers are only 6 times more likely to have an obese son. Interestingly, no link was found between child obesity and opposite-sex parents.

 

These findings suggest that it is actually influence from parents that causes children to become obese. Therefore, in order to combat childhood obesity parents much change their lifestyles and behaviors to set a good example for their kids, so they too will not have to deal with all the health complications related to obesity later in life. The apple really does not fall far from the tree.

article provided by www.healthplanone.com

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  • 7/13/2009 4:56 PM Ivette wrote:
    This is so true. Kids are supposed to look up to their parents and be like them. So if youre fat and don't want your kid to be too then try to set a good example and lose weight!
  • 7/14/2009 5:27 PM Jen A wrote:
    I agree. This is absolutely true. Our kids look up to us and mimic what we do. Good and bad eating habits will be passed down.
  • 7/15/2009 3:35 PM Mike S wrote:
    This is why meeting your girlfriends mother is so important. It's a glimpse into the future.
  • 7/16/2009 12:34 PM RK wrote:
    No McDonalds for my future children. vegetables and tofu burgers!
  • 8/26/2009 12:13 AM Ben wrote:
    some one got paid for figuring this out?
  • 4/6/2010 12:43 PM Hanna Aldritch wrote:
    It's so sad that parents let their kids eat this food on a regular basis for no other reason than to save time. Please people, STOP FEEDING YOUR KIDS CRAP!

  • 5/10/2010 2:39 PM sarah jackson wrote:
    Obesity in children is becoming a serious issue in USA. This research regarding the influence factor is a new cause for obesity. But the general causes are genes, overeating, lifestyle habits. Even one study suggested that children should not be allowed to watch Television or play computer games while eating as it leads to overeating. Also parents needs to pay attention to their child to see if they are active enough. Obesity is risk factor in heart attack, diabetes and I think we need to cope wit this and let our children enjoy healthy life.

    Regards
    Sarah
  • 5/13/2010 10:49 AM Sheila Fumes wrote:
    Yet another finding on children obesity. Parent generally seems to give excuses of genetics regarding their child obesity and i think they should pay attention to this research so that they can make some good lifestyle changes in their life to make their children healthy.
  • 5/14/2010 9:25 AM Mark Ramsen wrote:
    I have read this some days ago in the newspaper and was taken by surprise. However, i think parents are becoming aware of this obesity issues slowly.
  • 5/20/2010 9:12 PM Atlas International wrote:
    Kids health now a days has really been something that bugs me. It seems like a lot of parents just disregard their childs needs when it comes to their health and what they eat. I see this picture all the time in real life.
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