Large and In Charge

There was a youth all-star tournament at our school this weekend, and as I was greeting parents I noticed that almost every guardian was overweight or obese. I'm glad that the kids were being active and playing sports, however what example are the parents setting? It is hard to eat healthy and find time to exercise when running to work, kid's games, and other activities, but there has got to be something to inspire HEALTH as one of the top priorities for families. Do you think parents have an influence on their child's activity level and health? If so how much? Also, what do you think it will take for parents to take seriously their health and the potentially negative influence it can have on their well-being and that of their child's?