Knitty Girl asked:


I’ve read articles about how drinks made with high fructose corn syrup or sugar lead to childhood obesity. However, I also know several people who are vehemently opposed to giving their kids artificial sweeteners, so they give their kids drinks that have sugar in them.

I personally don’t drink regular soda or other things that have sugar or corn syrup in them. Instead, I drink plain water or drink mixes that contain Splenda. If I make a pitcher of Kool-aid for my kids, would it be better to make it with Splenda or with sugar?

Opinions welcome, but links to articles about this would be appreciated also.

Tara

Emily W asked:


What are some statistics on childhood obesity? What percent of children are obese in the us? (toddlers to early teens)

Bessie

georgia_peach asked:


I was at the pool today with my sons (nine, five, and two).
One of my middle sons classmates was there and she told me she weighs 98 pounds. My oldest son doesn’t even weigh 98 pounds!

How do you feel about the obese kids on Shaq’s show,
The Maury Show, and similar shows?
How do you feel about childhood obesity?

Jesse

Hailey D asked:


I saw some report on childhood obesity saying Black and Mexican children are predisposed to become obese because they have more of some chemical than any other kids. I think this has nothing to do with it, and neither does race. I think parents are lazy and in turn their kids are too. They see their children becoming obese and don’t care to do anything about it like maybe change their diet or exercise with them to motivate them.

Leon