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Parents focus on kids, neglect own diet and exercise needs

Parents focus on kids, neglect their own health

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While you're focused on your child's health and nutrition needs, you may be forgoing your own.

According to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey, parents with children younger than 18 are so focused on their children's health that they're less likely to think about their own.

"Parents are being responsible and conscientious...

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