Another day, another ridiculous notion- If it isn’t size zero its obesity. Today’s headlines about adding leptin to formula milk as a tool to reduce obesity in children was certainly a topic of conversation in the office today…our verdict: Ridiculous!
This is merely covering up the problem rather than offering a solution to the rising numbers of obese folk. Surely a better solution would be re-educating the lifestyle of the families who suffer with obesity. Rather than adding this chemical to our already over-processed food why not teach the art of cooking, eating healthily and doing a bit of exercise to the fast food generation.
It is simple mathematics, if there are as many calories going in as going out, a healthy weight will be maintained. But when I hear stories of children being allowed to eat 6000 calories a day, I feel very sorry for them indeed-they don’t stand a chance. By teaching children healthy eating habits at an early age, and teaching them to cook and enjoy healthy meals rather than a 3 minute microwave meal are surely better tactics than drugging babes in arms. Responsibility lies with parents not scientists!
There is plenty of information freely available about healthy eating, and cooking, more funding for this than the science we say!
Ruth
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