In fact, one in three adults in this country is considered obese, and one in two is estimated to be overweight. Those extra pounds raise your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some forms of cancer. Just last year 300,000 deaths resulted from overweight-related diseases. THAT'S a figure we can't ignore. Preventing obesity is easier than treating it.
Habits are hard to break, so get off to a good start right from the start.
Teaching your children about proper nutrition and the value of regular exercise early on will help them develop a lifetime of healthy habits.