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Published: July 19, 2008
Why obesity fight often fails with kids
Health: Children learn habits from parents
OSU experts find a moderate approach usually works best.
Health: Children learn habits from parents
OSU experts find a moderate approach usually works best.
STILLWATER — Parenting style can influence a child's risk of obesity, Oklahoma State University experts say.
They found that parents who are authoritative but not overly controlling do best at warding off obesity in their children. These parents monitor what their children eat and encourage and model healthy behavior.
Parents who are too strict or too permissive don't fare as well, according to the OSU study...
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