[Siouxsie]

whats your opinion on this/?

[rex3]

is the problem genetics?

[Lauren]

Originally posted by rex3
is the problem genetics?

Not as far as they can tell.

The mother says she has a problem feeding him 3 square meals a day because he whinges between meals and the mother just feeds him to just him up.

[MarkWaldorf]

I have my views on obese people, and they're pretty strong so I'm keeping them to myself. I don't hate people who are genitcally obese, I just find it annoying that people who eat loads moan about their weight when they're to blame.

[rex3]

I dont know, its quite hard to understand that. I watched that docu on C4 about that 1/2 a tonne man. the restult was more clinical. He had a reduction in some hormone, which tells the brain when to stop eating.

I think there must be some clinical problem rather, than the mother wanting to kill her son.

[Lauren]

Well there could be a problem with the lateral hypothalamus/ventro-medial hypothalamus which means in human speak that there is a problem with his "On-off" switch of hunger.

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[Siouxsie]

he eats burgers on toast
sausage on toast
and they are just snacks after his main meal which consists of 3 yorkshire puds chips etc

[tinkerbell]

I couldnt belive he was 8! I thaught he was at least 12!

The mum doesnt want to be blamed but she is the one cooking all that crap, she made him like 4 toast with loadsa butter!

[Siouxsie]

she says she is depressed

[Sophii3x]

I feel sorry for him.
He just needs to make the effort to lose weight, or he'll have a heart attack by the time he's 20.

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[abs]

Originally posted by Lauren

Not as far as they can tell.

The mother says she has a problem feeding him 3 square meals a day because he whinges between meals and the mother just feeds him to just him up.

well if that is the case, the problem is the mother, to weak minded!

[GiRTh]

I saw this programme and I think he has an eating disorder like Prader Willi or binge eating disorder or something. He just doesn't stop eating and I think he cant help it.

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[Mrluvaluva]

Quote from Sky News

"An obese eight-year-old boy may be taken into care today for the sake of his health."


Maybe it's for the best?

[Ruth]

I agree with GRiT, that he may well have an eating disorder, which is no joke. His mother isn't helping though. That boy will be lucky to make it to the age of 30 if something isn't done - and fast.

[GlitterEyes]

I think the fact he is only 8 years old has alot to do with it. At 8 years old a child doesn't care about "Image" or realise that what he eats is actually bad for him as much as a teenager or adult does. His mother is 100% to blame or parents even for feeding him such junk food. I feel the issue is with the parent as it is "easier" to throw him a packet of crisps or a chocolate bar than to cut up an apple or something similar. I think putting the child in care is the best for him unless his mother/parents actually act and start him on a serious diet and get him some medical help.

I think adults/teens who are obese is another matter but I don't think an 8 year old should be in charge of his food intake thats down to the parents...and its the parents who are being lazy rather than the child. Not many parents these days take the kids out to the park or on a bike ride..they would rather shove the child in front of the tv/pc "out of the way".

[GiRTh]

His mum did seem to have a bit of an attitude but she has been diagnosed as clinically depressed. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt.

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[~Kizwiz~]

A child of 8 doesnt know how to cook healthy food. Children eat whats on their plate. However they can say what they want to eat and as a parent it is up to them to decide if its healthy or not.

I do find it shocking that people take the Michael! This is a serious issue and I dont think it should be laughed at.

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[Psylocke]

Disgusting.
mothers and Goverenments fault.
The kid is as good as dead

[GlitterEyes]

I agree with Kiz it is a serious issue and many children are obese..its the parents role to watch what they eat. If a child is given the option of a chocolate cake or a fruit salad and placed on the table I think most kids would pick the unhealthy option. This is not the childs fault it is down to tv adverts and the parents...an 8 year old cannot afford to buy food...the parents put the junk in the trolleys at the supermarker. Ok a "treat" is nice every now and then for kids but not in the place of healthy food.

[Mrluvaluva]

Parent is definitely to blame for feeding the child crap.

[Lauren]

It's obviously the parents fault but the government need to take steps to ensure he gets exercise during PE periods at school etc. The mother needs to get her act together or the kid is on a fatal path of burgers and it'll be messy.

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[MarkWaldorf]

Personally if he feels comfortable eating burgers on toast and all the other crap he eats on a regular basis, then he's obviously ok with being obese/fat.

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[GlitterEyes]

He is 8 years old he won't even know what obese means. He doesn't know the dangers because he hasn't been told or stopped from eating unhealthy foods. An 8 year old needs teaching about healthy eating...and thats down to the parents who go out shopping putting crisps, chocolate etc in the shopping basket....an 8 year old doesn't but the food that is in the house.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by GlitterEyes
He is 8 years old he won't even know what obese means.

Well he's been to meetings with nutritionists and all sorts, I'm pretty sure he's in the know.
Also, we were all 8 years old and we weren't all heffers like that.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by GlitterEyes
He is 8 years old he won't even know what obese means. He doesn't know the dangers because he hasn't been told or stopped from eating unhealthy foods. An 8 year old needs teaching about healthy eating...and thats down to the parents who go out shopping putting crisps, chocolate etc in the shopping basket....an 8 year old doesn't but the food that is in the house.

You're right, but surely most mothers tell their kids about eating greens, fruit etc. He should be able to take hints of which foods are good for you and which aren't.