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Statistics show that more children today are overweight than ever before.
Poor eating habits, along with inadequate exercise, and genetic factors all play a role in childhood obesity. Studies indicate that children whose parents are overweight are at increased risk of becoming overweight themselves. The health risks associated with obesity are numerous and well documented. They include heart disease, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, diabetes, and an increased risk of developing some forms of cancer. From the time that parents first introduce table food into their child's diet, they begin to set the tone for the development of their child's eating habits.