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CDC statistics show that 17% of U.S. children are obese. Which of the following is MOST to blame for childhood obesity?

While kids must learn to make good food choices, most people tend to blame parents or companies for sowing the seeds of obesity.  This ad has been criticized for "shaming" kids who are overweight.  What do you think of this ad?  Is this ad an effective way to reduce childhood obesity?

Parents who don't teach their children to eat properly (74.0%)

Companies that produce and market high-calorie snacks (17.3%)

Kids who make poor food choices (0.9%)

Other (leave comment) (7.6%)

CDC statistics show tha…
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  • Kristi By Kristi
    on May 04, 2011  

    It's a combination of a lot of things. Kids don't play outside anymore. There is way to much fast food and junk food eaten by the children and the parents. Physical education is lacking in the school system. Recess has been taken away in most of the grade schools. Parents don't exercise so kids don't exercise.

  • lbolling2 By lbolling2
    on May 04, 2011  

    I believe our kids are obese because they learn poor eating habits from their parents. That combined with the sedentary lifestyle most of us live. Our kids no longer go outside to play. They are way to consumed with computers and video game systems. Parents are not being good examples either because most of us are just as consumed with out computers and games. We need to have more family activities that involved physical activity. Our schools also need to have better meals provided and more gym classes.