Here’s a Canadian growth statistic that’s not good news – the growing number of children and adults who are obese.

Now, 15% of adults as well as children are defined as obese. The number of overweight adults tips the scales at 33%, with up to 37% of children aged 2 to 11 considered overweight. Not a healthy trend indeed as obesity is linked to greater health risks, including heart disease and type-2 diabetes – even in children!

If you're concerned about anyone in your family gaining too much weight, one way to tackle the situation is to adopt a healthier lifestyle – encourage everyone in your family to eat better and be more active.