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The task force quoted above concluded that "The key to preventing obesity and obesity-related diseases is to change the environments where Oregonians spend their time – schools, work and other community places."  Perhaps, but prevention must begin in the home, with parents raising children who live and value a healthy lifestyle.  My mom always packed my lunches, which consisted of a sandwich and a piece of fruit.  We didn't usually have dessert after dinner and we only visited  places like McDonald's on occasion.  Now that I'm a mom, I'm surprised to find that many parents would rather please their kids (and give them whatever they crave) than teach them valuable life skills, including the knowledge and discipline to make good eating choices.

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