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On the surface, it doesn't seem logical. But research has confirmed that the lower the income and the more often a family doesn't have enough to eat, the more likely it is the adults and children are or will become overweight.
Childhood obesity is increasing, and experts have suggested that this is due in part to changes in our environment. Cities and towns are not being designed for walking to stores or to schools.
A busy life can come in the way of preparing a healthy family dinner. But planning ahead for busy times can prevent the dash to pick up an unhealthy fast food meal. One strategy is stocking the cupboard or pantry with the healthy staples with which to build quick meals.
Many families drink whole milk out of habit. But bad habits can be broken. One-percent milk is readily available at grocery stores, and is a healthier alternative for just about everyone in the family. Until age one, babies should drink mother's milk or formula.
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Senior citizens, like everybody else, are becoming heavier. Between 1982 and 1999, obesity among senior citizens doubled. More than 25 percent of Americans over 50 are now considered obese.
If you get into fights with your child at mealtimes about eating, this might help you. Establish a policy in the family that gives specific eating roles to both the parents and the children. Parents decide which healthy foods are served and when they are served.
Being overweight can make life a lot tougher. Right or wrong, our culture tends to value thinness at this time. The result is larger people can be made to feel inadequate because of their size. Few things cause parents more pain than finding out their child feels rejected.
Senior citizens can reap the many benefits from physical activity, including weight control, lower blood pressure and osteoporosis prevention. It is important to plan some type of physical activity in your everyday routine.
