The risk of persistence of obesity from childhood into adulthood increases if at least one parent is overweight.

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Several studies have shown that children with overweight or obese parents are more likely to become overweight or obese themselves and to have a higher risk of obesity persisting into adulthood. This could be due to genetic factors as well as familial and environmental factors that contribute to similar dietary and lifestyle habits.

The Risk of Persistence of Obesity from Childhood into Adulthood