Third fattest country in the world is.....

[carole]

None other than my beloved NZ, i am ashamed to admit it, but yes we are,sorry my American friends you are number one along with Mexico number 2,terrible really isn't it?

Especially with so many countries starving to death, if only we all could have just enough to eat, we would all be just fine.

Just had to make a comment as i was really astounded to find this out.

[blue]

USA, USA, USA!!!! We're #1, we're #1!!!

Sorry I needed to celebrate that we are still #1 at something.

Car innovations? Not anymore.

Medical innovations, yes but not for much longer with our current administartion and congrestional branch.

Other then being the fattest country I cant think of what we are the best at anymore

Space exploration! We still have that, I think.

[RICHARD]

That's depressing,

I think I'll go grab some ice cream.

Don't worry Carole, I know you have lost weight!

[chocolatepuppy]

I guess I'm doing my part to help the USA be #1.

[Hellow]

Yay, we are actually #1 at something.

Well, we might also have the most powerful military, too.

[Cataholic]

It is sad, and gross, really. I just heard on TV something about the the earlier onset of diabetes in children linked directly to the increase in childhood obesity.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Go to Disneyland...watch the waddling children fed lots and lots of sugar treats - while paying more attention to the GameBoy in their hands than the amusement park the parents just spent a fortune to get into....

It is reassuring....

My personal favorite is to see a child of nine or ten riding in the grocery basket...this is particularly popular at Sam's or Costco - bigger baskets....

[lvpets2002]

Sorry I am sitting her chuckling at your post.. It just is so True & my thoughts to the tee..

Go to Disneyland...watch the waddling children fed lots and lots of sugar treats - while paying more attention to the GameBoy in their hands than the amusement park the parents just spent a fortune to get into....

It is reassuring....

My personal favorite is to see a child of nine or ten riding in the grocery basket...this is particularly popular at Sam's or Costco - bigger baskets....

[Randi]

Well, I don't think we're that far behind over here, you see more and more fat people, but then, compared to USA the people we call fat here are probably what you'd call normal.

It IS sad really, because if everyone didn't eat more than neccesary, there just might be enough food for everyone in the world.

OK, I'm aware that in some cases, it's the genetics, but I quite often see fat people walk around with a chocolade bar or a bag of chips.

[lvpets2002]

Well I am glad to know us Americans are noticed for something.. So glad we are number 1.. Yes I help in any way I can with my See Food Diet..

[Cataholic]

My personal favorite is to see a child of nine or ten riding in the grocery basket...

There is this young girl on my street. I have never met her, spoken to her, etc. I know her only by sight. Several years ago, she drove those little motorized cars...like a Barbie Car. She was chunky then, and I think what drew my eye to her was that she WAS chunky and riding a ride on toy, instead of a bike/big wheel, etc. Fast forward to today, she is FAT, and rides a motor scooter.

It is sad that parents allow this to happen to their children.

[lvpets2002]

Well I think most parents are too busy with work & all to pay attention.. Also parents would rather hear a quite child than have to hear a child fussen of wanting their way with food & ect.. Also some children have medical problems..

There is this young girl on my street. I have never met her, spoken to her, etc. I know her only by sight. Several years ago, she drove those little motorized cars...like a Barbie Car. She was chunky then, and I think what drew my eye to her was that she WAS chunky and riding a ride on toy, instead of a bike/big wheel, etc. Fast forward to today, she is FAT, and rides a motor scooter.

It is sad that parents allow this to happen to their children.

[pomtzu]

Well I think most parents are too busy with work & all to pay attention.. Also parents would rather hear a quite child than have to hear a child fussen of wanting their way with food & ect.. Also some children have medical problems..

Letting children have their way with food, is nothing more than a form of child abuse. Have you ever seen some of these fat kids on afternoon talk shows, like Maury or Oprah? And I mean little 3 or 5 year olds weighing close to, or over 100 lbs. And why - because the parents can't control them and feed them whatever they want, just to avoid a tantrum. Oh please!!! - if you have no more control over your child than to give them whatever they want, and whenever they want it, then you shouldn't be a parent to start with. Simply put - they are killing their own kids. If they even live long enough, they will develop mega health problems such as diabetes, heart problems, breathing problems, and of course, don't forget the ridicule and torment they will be subject to by their peers. Some of these kids can barely walk they are so huge, let alone go outside to play or ride a bike, or do other things that kids do. There's just no excuse for parents killing their kids with food, and taking away any sense of normalcy in their lives.

[lvpets2002]

I so Agree.. Also have you seen some of the parents of these children.. They are huge & also was prob raised to eat whatever just like they are letting their children do.. I used to be a kindergarden teachers aid years ago & would see kindergarden children come at 100 pounds already.. It was shocking..

Letting children have their way with food, is nothing more than a form of child abuse. Have you ever seen some of these fat kids on afternoon talk shows, like Maury or Oprah? And I mean little 3 or 5 year olds weighing close to, or over 100 lbs. And why - because the parents can't control them and feed them whatever they want, just to avoid a tantrum. Oh please!!! - if you have no more control over your child than to give them whatever they want, and whenever they want it, then you shouldn't be a parent to start with. Simply put - they are killing their own kids. If they even live long enough, they will develop mega health problems such as diabetes, heart problems, breathing problems, and of course, don't forget the ridicule and torment they will be subject to by their peers. Some of these kids can barely walk they are so huge, let alone go outside to play or ride a bike, or do other things that kids do. There's just no excuse for parents killing their kids with food, and taking away any sense of normalcy in their lives.

[Cataholic]

Well I think most parents are too busy with work & all to pay attention.. Also parents would rather hear a quite child than have to hear a child fussen of wanting their way with food & ect.. Also some children have medical problems..

I don't buy this at all. It takes no more effort to provide a child with an apple, banana, wheat toast, whatever, than it does a cookie, bag of chips, or a muffin.

This particular child that I referenced HAS parents, they are out with her, she isn't running the street or anything. I don't doubt that they are busy. But, give the child a big wheel, or a bike. No need for motorized stuff at 4, 6, 8, etc.

I wonder what the statistics are for kids with endocrine problems that cause weight gain...I would imagine it is about as low as it is with adults.