Is Obesity is a majour problem in youngesters?

Obesity is a major issue that is only getting worse. Parents are giving in to their children and just feeding them whatever the children want. The child will throw a tantrum and the parents feel bad and just give in. They don't think about their child's health. My fiancee and myself have started eating healthier and we are trying to lose weight due to health risks. I think parents should be more aware to the risks and dangers of obesity. It is a serious health issue that people should take into consideration when they are preparing a meal for their children.

Obesity is a major problem today espically in the young. We eat healthy in our house, my children take three pieces of fruit in there lunch boxes every day and have fresh fruit with there breakfast, two veg with there evennig meal. Sweets are for weekends, so if they moan that they are hungry in the evenings I tell them to have fruit, if they say no I say well you can't be hungry then. They also drink milk in the evenings.