When I first visited the UK back in 1981, I was struck by how scrawny the Brits looked in comparison with Americans.
Jim F.
---------- Original Message ---------- From: Doug Henwood <dhenwood at panix.com> To: lbo-talk at lbo-talk.org Subject: Re: [lbo-talk] Internet's downside Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:58:55 -0500
On Nov 23, 2009, at 1:42 PM, James Heartfield wrote:
> Myself, I can't help but think that the problem is mostly
> overstated. Sure, some kids are a bit tubbier than we were, but when
> I went to school, children were all super skinny, and hungry all the
> time.
James, you must really spend a little more time in the USA.
<http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html>
Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Data from NHANES surveys (1976–1980 and 2003–2006) show that the prevalence of obesity has increased: for children aged 2–5 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 12.4%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 17.0%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.6%.1, 46
Obese children and adolescents are at risk for health problems during their youth and as adults. For example, during their youth, obese children and adolescents are more likely to have risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease (such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes) than are other children and adolescents.2
Obese children and adolescents are more likely to become obese as adults.3, 4 For example, one study found that approximately 80% of children who were overweight at aged 10–15 years were obese adults at age 25 years.3 Another study found that 25% of obese adults were overweight as children.5 The latter study also found that if overweight begins before 8 years of age, obesity in adulthood is likely to be more severe. ___________________________________ http://mailman.lbo-talk.org/mailman/listinfo/lbo-talk
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