When looking at the causes of the increasing number of obese children around the world, it is very important to consider the parents effect on childhood obesity.
Children learn most everything they know from their parents.
And although a parent always wants the absolute best for their kids, there are certain things that parents could be doing to take action to keep their children healthy and slim.
If you are a parent of an obese child, there is hope.
It can be so extremely difficult seeing your child go through the pain and anguish of being lethargic, out of energy, and depressed.
Not to mention the horrible effects that obesity can have on their psyche and self esteem.
The parents effect on childhood obesity is a great factor in whether or not their child is healthy or obese.
But there are things that can be done:

• Prepare healthy meals - Find nice, healthy meal plans & cook up healthy recipes.
  Organic poultry, fish, and meat served with organic side dishes are much healthier, and much less calorie dense than fast food snacks.
  Fruits are a great low calorie substitution for junk food and sweets.
  
• Have a family walk night - Take some time to get out and take a family walk around the neighborhood or at a nearby park.
  It's surprising how many calories people burn while walking briskly.
  You also spend more quality time with your child this way.
  Best of all, it's fun, healthy, and productive at the same time.
  
• Encourage your child to play sports - Children who play sports burn many times more calories than children who sit at home all day with a sedentary lifestyle.
  Encourage your child to play a sport you know he/she would be interested in.
  Sports are very fun and have an incredible calorie burning effect on the body.