According to studies, obesity will outweigh all other diseases including cancer for risk of premature death in the near future. These studies cite the number of obese teens aging and becoming unhealthy young adults as the reason for the inflated numbers. We know that genetics account for some but not all causes of obesity. According to experts, lifestyle can attribute up to 50% of the determining factor for obesity.
As a father two, I understand that it can be tough to monitor everything that our kids eat. I think the best gift we can give our kids is to lead by example and be healthy and active ourselves. Monkey see, monkey do.
Until next time,
Rick Mayo
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