The obesity epidemic in young children
This finding is no big surprise. There are a few important things to consider here. First, despite all these findings, I don’t see any major changes in society; nor do I expect it. When we look at childhood obesity, we need to look to the causes. Don’t peer too deeply into genetics–we’re doing it to ourselves via the environment. I know I’ll catch an earful from this, but I blame the parents. The old “monkey see, monkey do” adage. How can a child be expected to lead a healthier lifestyle if their role models do not? We need to start with ourselves, begin teaching our kids healthier lifestyle by example, not by preaching.
bmj.com Dietz 322 (7282): 313