Study finds 1 in 5 obese among 4-year-olds

AK-Rulz · 04-07-2009, 12:26 AM

Study finds 1 in 5 obese among 4-year-olds
By LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner, Ap Medical Writer
56 mins ago

CHICAGO – A striking new study says almost 1 in 5 American 4-year-olds is obese, and the rate is alarmingly higher among American Indian children, with nearly a third of them obese. Researchers were surprised to see differences by race at so early an age.

Overall, more than half a million 4-year-olds are obese, the study suggests. Obesity is more common in Hispanic and black youngsters, too, but the disparity is most startling in American Indians, whose rate is almost double that of whites.

The lead author said that rate is worrisome among children so young, even in a population at higher risk for obesity because of other health problems and economic disadvantages.

"The magnitude of these differences was larger than we expected, and it is surprising to see differences by racial groups present so early in childhood," said Sarah Anderson, an Ohio State University public health researcher. She conducted the research with Temple University's Dr. Robert Whitaker.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090407/...e_preschoolers

partymember · 04-08-2009, 12:06 PM

kids should be doing chores and not eating GD McDonalds

knall · 04-10-2009, 03:18 AM

The amount of 300# kids in grade school is stagering.... and come to think of it..... yea.... havent seen any white kids THAT FAT.

Most kids are useless now anyway.... but I am talking KIDS who have to shop at specialty clothing stores.

And they all seem so happy......drives me nuts.

drjarhead · 04-10-2009, 08:03 AM

Life expectancy is going to actually decline with this bunch.

AK-Rulz · 04-10-2009, 11:23 PM

A few years ago, I heard a study that basically said this generation of kids is the FIRST in American history that has a life expectancy lower than the previous generation.
That is sad.

David

partymember · 04-11-2009, 04:26 PM

they deserve it

04-07-2009, 12:26 AM	#1
AK-Rulz Veteran Member AKaholic #: 11815 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 1,147	Study finds 1 in 5 obese among 4-year-olds Study finds 1 in 5 obese among 4-year-olds By LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner, Ap Medical Writer 56 mins ago CHICAGO – A striking new study says almost 1 in 5 American 4-year-olds is obese, and the rate is alarmingly higher among American Indian children, with nearly a third of them obese. Researchers were surprised to see differences by race at so early an age. Overall, more than half a million 4-year-olds are obese, the study suggests. Obesity is more common in Hispanic and black youngsters, too, but the disparity is most startling in American Indians, whose rate is almost double that of whites. The lead author said that rate is worrisome among children so young, even in a population at higher risk for obesity because of other health problems and economic disadvantages. "The magnitude of these differences was larger than we expected, and it is surprising to see differences by racial groups present so early in childhood," said Sarah Anderson, an Ohio State University public health researcher. She conducted the research with Temple University's Dr. Robert Whitaker. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090407/...e_preschoolers __________________ "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government -- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." Patrick Henry "The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government." Thomas Paine http://www.newnation.org/

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partymember Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 5600 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ass Posts: 9,180	kids should be doing chores and not eating GD McDonalds __________________ Vinland Uber Alles

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drjarhead Mad Doctor AKaholic #: 5952 Join Date: May 2006 Location: on a lake in the forest Posts: 27,018	Life expectancy is going to actually decline with this bunch. __________________ The United Socialist States Govt is the enemy, both foreign and domestic Fight or Die

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AK-Rulz Veteran Member AKaholic #: 11815 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 1,147	A few years ago, I heard a study that basically said this generation of kids is the FIRST in American history that has a life expectancy lower than the previous generation. That is sad. David __________________ "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government -- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." Patrick Henry "The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government." Thomas Paine http://www.newnation.org/

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partymember Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 5600 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ass Posts: 9,180	they deserve it __________________ Vinland Uber Alles

04-10-2009, 03:18 AM	#3
knall Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 5181 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: northern NH Posts: 4,301	The amount of 300# kids in grade school is stagering.... and come to think of it..... yea.... havent seen any white kids THAT FAT. Most kids are useless now anyway.... but I am talking KIDS who have to shop at specialty clothing stores. And they all seem so happy......drives me nuts.

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