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Can parents’ obesity be passed on to their children?

Asked by:Gwendolyn

Asked on:Apr 04, 2026 02:46 AM

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  • Mary Mary

    Apr 04, 2026

      Can parents’ obesity be passed on to their children? ? It's hereditary. If one parent is obese, the probability of the child being overweight is 40%; if both parents are obese, the probability increases to 70%.

      However, many cases prove that even if the parents are severely obese, as long as the children persist healthy diet, insist on exercise body, then he can break the convention of inheriting obesity genes and grow into a child with a normal weight. Experts remind us that overweight in childhood must not be ignored because it is likely to lead to diabetes, early heart disease, asthma and cancer

      The best prevention measure: Parents lead by example, and children will follow their parents' healthy eating and exercise habits. Doctors do not agree with letting children eat only low-fat foods, but believe that the following practices are very important: limit children to drink carbonated drinks containing sugar; eat less desserts. Eat a variety of nutritious foods. Reduce the time you watch TV (no more than 2 hours a day).

      Reminder: After the child is 2 years old, he should have regular physical examinations and let the doctor judge whether his overall body index is normal, so that he can detect early whether there is a problem with the child's weight. >>>> How to give birth to a boy easily 8a habit

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