You likely know by now that being overweight or obese increases
your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In fact, AICR
estimates that over 100,000 cancer cases a year are caused by
carrying excess fat. That’s a sobering statistic, and the latest
numbers on childhood obesity suggest that number will keep
growing. After all, children who are overweight or obese tend to
grow into overweight and obese adults. But you can help ensure a
brighter, healthier future for your kids. How? By treating
yourself right. Think about it: Children model their parents’
behavior, so every time you prepare a healthy meal or make time
for getting active, you’re instilling those same habits in your
kids. The Obesity Society recommends that parents keep only
healthy foods in the house and choose the restaurants the family
visits. Anyone who’s unthinkingly polished off a bag of potato
chips while watching their favorite program knows that eating in
front of the TV encourages “passive overeating” – that’s why
it’s a good idea