If your parents are obese, you’re more likely to be too. The University of Michigan’s research on families and obesity, reveals that children of overweight parents have an 80% chance of being similarly overweight.
However, overweight and obesity as well as their related non-communicable diseases, are largely preventable. Supportive environments and communities are fundamental in shaping people’s choices, by making the option of healthier foods and regular physical activity – the easiest choice!
We can make lifestyle choices in our individual capacity to fight the odds, starting from our diet. Minimise consumption of fat or sugar as a source of energy intake and instead, increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole food and nuts.