Round, pink-cheeked babies are just adorable, aren’t they? Parents visibly beam when people remark how plump their babies or toddlers are. Conversely, they suffer anxiety attacks when friends or relatives observe that their offspring look thin. I’ve noticed in a number of new families, parents tend to fatten up their children, for fear of tongue-clicking by other people.
I believe that obesity can stem from this situation. It’s only one of various plausible reasons behind the problem of obesity, but it’s something we should seriously look at. It’s been proven time and again that eating habits in childhood influence how and what people eat as adults. When I was a kid, my folks were very strict about what I ate. Aside from fish and meats, vegetables and fruits were always on the table. I remember, I was punished a few times for not eating my greens. Today, eating all kinds of vegetables is an ingrained habit, thanks to my upbringing. I even eat bitter gourd, and I enjoy it immensely!
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