Parents Concerned, But Confused About How To Fix Childhood Obesity

"Parents Claim Concern, But Are Too Damned Stupid About How To Fix Childhood Obesity."

"Food, fitness or family…which one is most to blame for childhood obesity? New research from Mintel shows today's parents aren't sure, and they're feeling overwhelmed and worried as they try to prevent obesity in their own children.

In an exclusive consumer survey of American parents, Mintel found confusion over whether diet or exercise is most important for keeping kids at a healthy weight. Nearly three quarters of parents (72%) believe kids have too much access to junk food, while 69% feel that a lack of exercise is more to blame for obesity. In addition, two in five parents (40%) are concerned that their children might develop obesity."

Wrong answers.

The blame goes to parents and bad parenting.

"According to Mintel, parents need help when it comes to promoting healthy eating with their children. While 95% feel that this is very or somewhat important, only 82% believe they are somewhat or very successful at doing so. Similarly, while 93% consider it very or somewhat important to limit their children's access to junk food, only 77% feel they have been very or somewhat successful at accomplishing this.

Additionally, many parents blame kids' sedentary lifestyles for obesity. According to parents, less than half of kids are physically active five or more hours per week-less than an hour a day. These sedentary habits are not enough to offset the caloric intake of kids with poor eating habits."

And who's fault is that, bad parents?

"More than half of parents (57%) are worried that their children don't get enough information about healthy living at school, and 47% believe children should have ongoing diet and nutrition classes."

Then you give it to them at home.

And if you are too ignorant to know how and what to teach your kids, consider consulting a physician about a vasectomy or tubal ligation before you ruin more lives.

Morons.