[brytlea]

I think we need to be concerned about people who are fat from childhood into adulthood. I would like to see studies on THAT. Sure, a few extra lbs isn't probably going to kill anyone (and some people are thin because of health issues that keep them from gaining weight).
HOWEVER look at kids and teens today. Anyone with eyeballs can see that they are carrying more wieght that the average kid did 20 or 30 years ago. And, I have noticed many more girls are carrying it around their bellies. I wonder what the long term health consequences will be.
No reason to panic, but certainly, parents should be looking at what their kids are eating, and how much activity they are getting.
susie

[ReeWalker]

HOWEVER look at kids and teens today. Anyone with eyeballs can see that they are carrying more wieght that the average kid did 20 or 30 years ago.

That's because alot of kids today don't know what it is to "go outside and play".

[tiamat]

These days you don't dare send them out to play!

So they sit inside, unless you get them onto a sports team or something like swimming or soccer.

[Delphinium]

What I am noticing is that children are getting so much bigger. Not just fatter, but taller, bigger feet etc.

Is it because of all the stuff they grow the meat, milk, and vegatables with?

[Diddle E. Squat]

I think we need to be concerned about people who are fat from childhood into adulthood. I would like to see studies on THAT. Sure, a few extra lbs isn't probably going to kill anyone (and some people are thin because of health issues that keep them from gaining weight). HOWEVER look at kids and teens today. Anyone with eyeballs can see that they are carrying more wieght that the average kid did 20 or 30 years ago. And, I have noticed many more girls are carrying it around their bellies. I wonder what the long term health consequences will be. No reason to panic, but certainly, parents should be looking at what their kids are eating, and how much activity they are getting. susie

Yep, but the problem is how do you quantify and measure lazy parents who can't say "No"?

[ihv2bme]

That is the truth...parents need to watch what their kids are eating and watch what they are eating. After all kids learn from their parents. Furthermore it's not always about how much you eat but whether you are exercising as well. As long as you are burning more than taking in or at least trying to exercise!

There are people who have legitimate excuses for obesity. However those who are just heavy because they are lazy...take some responsibility!

[Vinnie]

And, I have noticed many more girls are carrying it around their bellies.

The difference is that their bellys are exposed, low-riders

I expect to see cases of belly frostbite.