Experts debunk common misconceptions about kids’ eating habits and the sensitive issues surrounding weight.
Myth #1: Childhood obesity is genetic, so there’s nothing you can do about it.
“Weight and height may be genetic but eating habits are learned,” says VANESSA MCNAMARA, a dietitian with The Travelling Dietitian. “Constant exposure to a wide variety of nutritious foods is the first step to developing a healthy eater.”
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