Brahbrah asked:


Two doctors I know (a researcher and a pediatrician) have just told me that, for children who are not overweight, sugar is completely harmless aside from its effect on the teeth (which can be solved by brushing). They let their very slim toddler eat as much chocolate, ice cream, and other sweets as he likes, since obesity is not an issue for him. In fact, they encourage him to eat these things, since in addition to sugar, the foods are high in fats, which they (perhaps correctly) believe he needs. I don’t disagree with them about the fats (for a skinny toddler), but I thought sugar was bad. I thought it led to diabetes and perhaps other problems, but they say no, it doesn’t. Obesity and genetics lead to diabetes, and without those things, there is no danger.

My worldview has totally been shifted. Should skinny people really eat all the sugar they want? Big bowlfuls? No problem?

Brenda

the realistic dreamer asked:


just wondering… if they are in danger of being overweight then half the ppl i know are way past that lol

Michael

geyamala గేయమాల गेय माल asked:


One in three children in the US is overweight or obese and Mrs Obama says the issue threatens America’s future.

Hector

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

Kathy asked:


I am curious to know if conservative Christian parents raise their children in a very tolerant way. Now I do understand that religion plays a big role in how children are raised, and I do not want to seem stereotypical. Do conservative Christians not care about what is on the outside, such as weight?

Darryl

Ketz_Me_33 asked:


I believe that with the battery operated vehicles,video games, and these gas powered or electric scooters parents buy there kids, it’s no wonder they are overweight or obese. They aren’t putting any physical activity in to their kids lives. If I had these things when I was a kid, I would probably be overweight also.

Ana

BikBour B asked:


I notice that my 12-year old brother has a visibly large belly even though his legs are very skinny. He is 5′4″ and weighs 50 kg. I am wondering why most children, such as himself, are overweight these days and will he grow out of it?

Charlie