Apparently the parents have a very small role on the dietary habits of children , this at least according to researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that contrary to what you claim every day excuse the parents . In a nutshell, the study examined the eating habits of the family with the conviction to find similarities, similarities and common traits but apparently the parents do not influence their children.
” The family environment plays only a partial role , “said the researcher YOUF Wang. ” A major role is exerted by other groups such as schools, peers and advertising. “
However, the study does not totally excuse because parents think they are still responsible for the result stressing that moms and dads should help more children to eat a healthy diet, to monitor and set a good example.