gain than people expect, but can, indirectly, cause gain. n Q: Do I have to avoid certain foods? n A: No. It is important that no foods be forbidden. n Q: Can my whole family adopt this new eating lifestyle? n A: Absolutely. A problem with other diets is that you are often on your own. Moreover, I believe that a key responsibility for parents is giving our children healthy‘ obesity-proofing’ eating habits( see Chapter 15). n Q: Do I need to buy special supplements or vitamins? n A: No – not unless you want to make expensive urine.