In millions upon millions of U.S. households, parents go on diets by themselves and leave their spouse, and more importantly children, to fend for themselves. Is that wise? In this provocative piece, Dr. David Katz, one of the nation’s most prolific health writers, makes the case that there’s a better way. It’s a story that goes beyond the dieting cliches to offer a thoughtful solution to the crisis of adult and childhood obesity: more involvement within families.
