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It’s time for a little tough love.

I talk to a lot of parents who just don’t seem to get it.

Mom and Dad, if your child is overweight or obese, whose fault is it really?

Do your kids do the grocery shopping? Did your 6 year old buy his game system? Does he control how long he can sit and watch tv?

You need to take control.

You need to educate yourself on what it takes to be healthy - and then you need to pass that on to your kids.

Here is something you may not know that can make a difference:

We are built as human beings with four basic tastes - sweet, salty, sour and spicy.

Did you know that the taste for FAT is not genetic, but learned?

You learned to crave cheeseburgers, french fries, fried chicken, and creme puffs - and so did your children.

And if you learned it - you can UNlearn it!

We are built as human beings to move, and when we don’t, we see the result - overweight, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

Mom, Dad - do you get the regular exercise you need to keep your body in good shape?

Are you being a good example to your kids?

Who are you relying on to teach them good habits - the schools? the government? Is it really their responsibility?

I’m a parent - I’m responsible.

It starts at home, it starts with parents, it starts with us!