One crucial reason teenagers eat more burgers and fries than fruits and vegetables may be their parents.
Researchers have found that adolescents are more likely to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day if their parents do. Teens whose parents eat fast food or drink soda are in turn more likely to do the same.
Here are some findings from a recent study:
Educating parents about unhealthy food choices, as well as how to plan and prepare healthier fare, could help in reducing teen obesity.