Why do you believe children are overweight today?
96806
I think the problem has to do with the parents not forcing the children to go outside and play.  Watching television and playing video games is not such a bad thing when done in moderation.  It becomes a bad thing when the parent allows the child to sit in front of the television as long as they would like.  I feel that a child should be made to go outside and play every day weather permitting.\n\nI am a parent of two boys and it is required that they get a certain amount of outside activity.  If the weather is bad, I insist they find other activities outside of television or video games such as coloring, writing, reading, board games, card games, etc.\n\nI also think parents have gotten away from the homecooked meal and indulge in fast foods more often.  As a working parent, I can undertand the temptation of always picking up dinner on the way home, but in the long run it is an unhealthy choice for the entire family.  We need to get back to our roots where the entire family sits down each night to enjoy a homecooked meal and only occassionally indulge in fast food.
612725
Yes there is. We need to get kids more active. Kids spend too much time watching TV and playing video games. They should spend more time playing outside. Fast food is also a problem, it is high in fat with little nutrition.
31514
Yes it is. I'm currently writing a thesis on Adult Obesity myself. Obesity is a medical condition that affects not only the US but also a large percentage of the world. Furthermore it is an American epidemic. The percentage of childhood obesity increases annually. Its also a major public health problem because obesity is a well-known and proven risk factor to other diseases - such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, gallbladder disease, gout, stroke, sleep apnoea, depression and osteoarthritis of the weight-bearing joints. \n\nFor general facts on obesity, I would advise you to consult a nutrionist, a professional or a medical encyclopedia. Cheers!
403856
I completely agree, I may not have said it like that, but I do agree. My husband and I have talked several times about how you don't see elderly obese people. I used to work in a retirement facility. In the building I worked in we had 50 residents. 1 was overweight. She was also one of the youngest people living there. You don't see them because they don't live that long! \n\nI don't know why people can't see that allowing yourself to become incredibly overweight is what is causing their health problems. I can name four people off hand in my extended family that are severely overweight. Among those four they share kidney disfunction, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and asthma.\n\nYeah, being overweight doesn't cause health problems...right!\n\nAnd in response to the person who said fatness is a disease...NO IT'S NOT! That's an excuse! Being overweight is a disorder called "Eating too much and not exercising".
802034
Not sure what your question is asking, and what do you consider "fat".  Some people call it anything over 10 pounds over their "ideal weight", while others go with that table made by doctors to calculate how much they should weigh.  They also go by BMI.\n\nThere are many reasons why people gain weight.  THe most common reason is overeating.  The reasons for that vary from sadness, anxiety, stress, illness, hunger but not knowing or recognizing when to stop, lack of exercise, lack of nutritional information, finances.  I believe majority of it though is mental driven and the inability to quit, even though they should.\n\nThe same can be said for those who lose weight.
521075
Might be a bit of an overstatement...and it's not too late to change. \n\nKids definately are too lazy, fat, don't use their imaginations, don't play outside and explore (granted it might not be safe)...can't kick a ball to save their lives...it all amounts to a very sad state of the union.  Parents need to encourage kids to actively play and engage their minds so that they don't rot and decay into their bean bag.\n\nParents also need to teach kids how to eat healthfully...being active and eating right gives you more energy to do things, will prolong your life and you'll get more out of your everyday activities!!\n\nEverything is ok in moderation - I quite enjoy watching t.v...but not until all my chores, work, and workout are done!!!  And I most definately eat pizza once a week!!
473822
i am in the same position as you. It's not fair is it!!\nUnfortunately for us, I doubt we will lose weight when we have kids. We will more likely put it on.\n\nI just think that at least we will have an excuse for being fat when we have kids! We can just blame them and make them repay us in hugs!! :)
731202
i do believe there's much too much sex on tv. i know i sound like a prude, but it's a fact. sex sells. and that's all the television programs are concerned with - making money. i believe it is completely a parent's responsibility to educate their children as to what is right and wrong. parents are at duty to monitor what their children are getting into and to set limits so that young children will not grow up thinking that everything on tv is "ok". we cannot blame television alone or even strongly blame it for high teen pregnancy rates because the fact of the matter is that those youths most prone to promiscuity and sexual tendencies(not to mention violence and drug use) are those raised in households  with less family support and guidance (more often then not). the same is for the obesity problem rising in this country - we can take ads out and change the menus in our children's schools, but it is really up to the parents to explain to their children what is healthy or not, and instill in them, as early as possible, healthy habits that they can carry into their adulthood. by blaming the media, we are basically saying that our children are solely raised by it (the media) and this is simply not the case. every child has a guardian of some sort raising them, and it is the obligation of every guardian to raise their children with morals and ethics proper for healthy growth in society.
982908
Definately weight and obesity. Man.. after your questions yesterday, it got me thinking on the subject and holy hell are people super sensitive about that subject! It doesn't matter what the question or statement is, it seems folk go straight on the defensive without even comprehending it properly. They instantly take it personally when it isn't and cry abuse if you so much as discuss it. Even though, it's a serious health problem, it seems that we can not mention the fact that someone is overweight! Oh and god help you if you use the word 'Fat'!
1183442
The public and doctors think that it is a good idea to remove vending machines from public schools cause of the high childhood obesity rates in this country....they are also concerned about what there children eat and don't want them eating junk food but more nutricous foods.
659135
unfortunately, even in our society where obese people are becoming the norm and are no longer the minority, there are still people who gawk and stare and make stupid comments like Andrew.  As an overweight female, I know exactly what you are going through, and it took me a long time to get to the point where I eat what I want in front of whoever happens to be in the vicinity.  but I still get the looks and even if I DON'T get the looks I am still self-conscious that I am being watched by someone I can't see and therefore am being judged. so I make a conscious effort to watch the way I am eating in public and spend the rest of my meal worrying about what complete strangers think about my dinner etiquette.  But think about it this way, no matter what, people are going to stare.  \nif you are thin, they stare wondering how you stay so thin. (i do it too)\nif you are overweight, they stare wondering about that person's health, physical and mental. (Unless you are like me and they stare because they wonder how it is that I am sooo freakin' gorgeous.  As i am sure the case is with you.)\nif you are black, you get stared at.\ndepending on the area, if you are white, you get stared.\n\nbasically no matter what, you will be stared at.  what you have to decide is are you going to be what you think THEY want you to be?  or are you going to eat your cheeseburger and say "F*** you"?
955695
I have a huge blog what it's like to be overweight.  There are some things from my childhood.  Not everything is tagged so you'll have to search or just read.
639783
i was thinking about it, it was very effective when i had my first daughter, and when it got taken off market, i wasn't able to take it after having my second daughter, and now i'm overweight...hmmm, wonder why...\nand i eat right, and exercise...
524815
No...1,0000's of people watch TV and are not obese.\n\nJunk food and binging on snack food in between Meals causes obesity.\nThe wide availability and home delivery services causes these problems.\nI would say that Computer games would be more directly the likely cause of this.\nThere is less obesity in countries where children still play outside and enjoy fresh air and do not have access to computer games.\n\n1.Society,modernization,technology and the way we live causes it.\n\n2.Less and less mothers cook 2 good square meals a day\nthis is due to most have careers and don't have time.\n\n3.children from an early age have money to spend on junk food.Which is deliberately aimed and priced with them in mind.\n\n5.Junk food Restaurants are cleverly situated near to schools,therefore being accessible on the way to school, lunch time and on the way home.\n\n6.Children would prefer to eat a fat ridden, MSG product(that has a free toy) than something(meat and 2 veg) there mother prepares.\n\n7.Tiredness,laziness and the busy schedule we all have doesn't help.\n\ncorporate merchandising, franchising and brain washing causes obesity in children
806014
When animals overbreed, its a problem, same with humans.  Spewing out children, just because its your right to make then, is silly.  Its my right to eat as much as I want.  Still silly if I ballon up to 400 pounds.  \n\nNot everyone wants many children.  One is the most I would have on purpose.  If you rely on the goverment to help feed your many children, then they just became roaches, unwanted puppies, animals that others must pay for.  If you cannot afford them, do not have them.
697870
I think sometimes it can be difficult for people who carry some more weight than you to understand why you are thinner. There seems to be a lot of tasty food around now so mabye some just don't understand this. I suppose it comes down to a kind of jealousy thing.
431311
There are stereotypes that overweight people are "less than". People who are overweight are viewed as lazy and incompetent. both of which may not be true.