Q. Do you feel that childhood obesity and heart disease is the parents fault?
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There is no easy answer to this question. On one hand, parents should be held accountable for making sure their children have a healthy diet and are getting enough exercise. On the other hand, there are many factors that contribute to childhood obesity and heart disease, including genetics, exposure to unhealthy foods, and lack of access to healthy food options.
Ultimately, it's up to parents to take responsibility for their children's health and make sure they are eating a balanced diet and getting enough exercise. However, we also need to create an environment that makes it easier for parents to make healthy choices for their children, and we need to provide more education about how to eat a healthy diet and stay active.