Having children living in the home will influence what the adults in the home will consume. Adults who have children living with them will have a diet higher in fat. Adults will provide children with convenience foods, which tend to be higher in fat. Even though these foods may be originally purchased for the children, the adults will also consume them because of the availability.

Keeping the high fat foods out of the home and replacing them with low fat alternatives will help both the adults and the children in the home stay healthier. Even children who are not over-weight will benefit from the change.

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