Overweight kids may have more anxiety, depression

Now what about being a fat human-like piglet could lead a kid to anxiety and depression?

"Compared with their thinner peers, overweight children may be more prone to developing depression and anxiety symptoms by the time they reach middle school, a new study suggests.

The study, which followed more than 1,200 U.S. children from age 2 to sixth grade, found those that those who were overweight tended to have more "internalizing" problems as they moved through elementary school -- being somewhat more prone to becoming withdrawn, anxious or depressed.

They were not, however, at higher risk of conduct problems, like acting out at school."

Maybe because they were too fat to move and act out.

"He said that parents should be 'watchful' for signs that their child is having problems -- such as changes in sleep habits, withdrawal from their normal activities or unusual irritability -- but should not become 'overly anxious.'...

Starting in third grade, the researchers found, there was a clear relationship between children's weight and subsequent internalizing symptoms.

The bottom line, according to Bradley, is parents, teachers and health providers should be aware of the signs that children are having such problems, and be ready to help them deal with any negative feelings connected to their weight."

Now that is a joke.

This nutcase researcher is expecting parents who are not "watchful" enough to notice "signs that their child is having problems" like getting way too fat, to care enough to be "watchful for signs that their child is having problems" like "withdrawal from their normal activities."

Such as what? They start eating less?

These child-abusing parents weren't there to help their kids deal with gaining the weight, except as facilitators.

And as to the teachers...these people are complicit in the child abuse to begin with. Expecting them to step up and help is simply ignorant.

More completely moronic happenings in the world of fat kid research.

Put an end to the abuse and silly research.

Make efforts like these part of your New Year's resolution.

Resolve to help the kids.