taylorpelto

@taylorpelto (33)

United States • Age 34

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taylorpelto liked this • 16 Feb 07

Childhood obesity - Fault of the parents?

taylorpelto @taylorpelto (33) • United States 16 Feb 07

Lets face it, Obesity is a huge problem in America. Huge. I can't remember the exact number, but aren't something like 60% of kids are overweight here? How sad. I believe problems like childhood obesity can be largely blamed on...

obesity epidemic

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weemam I agree with you there , I am a pensioner now and when I was small there was rationing on food and sweets , So when I was good I was rewarded with something special , I grew up and married and I gave my boys something special when hey were good , I now try not...

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taylorpelto liked this • 16 Feb 07

Childhood obesity - Fault of the parents?

taylorpelto @taylorpelto (33) • United States 16 Feb 07

Lets face it, Obesity is a huge problem in America. Huge. I can't remember the exact number, but aren't something like 60% of kids are overweight here? How sad. I believe problems like childhood obesity can be largely blamed on...

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Cheryl Larkin I agree that it is a problem. I also agree that for the most part it does come down to the parents not helping their children the way they should. I think it has to do with eating habits as well as exercise. When kids are young the parents really need to...

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taylorpelto liked this • 16 Feb 07

Childhood obesity - Fault of the parents?

taylorpelto @taylorpelto (33) • United States 16 Feb 07

Lets face it, Obesity is a huge problem in America. Huge. I can't remember the exact number, but aren't something like 60% of kids are overweight here? How sad. I believe problems like childhood obesity can be largely blamed on...

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rein2410 I know it has been a big problem. But I dont know if it has reached untill 60%. Well, I agree that child obesity is parent's fault, but they should be informed of what can cause obesity, mainly, because they do not want to spend so much time preparing food,...

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