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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
it depends what measurements they are taking to check whether a child is obese or not.
BMI(body mass index) is unreliable because it doesn't take into account that muscular children will weigh more, but that muscles burn calories where fat does not.
The problem of obesity is multifaceted and therefore a 'one size fits all approach' is never going to work.
Also it is wrong to be prescriptive about what parents should include in lunch boxes....it just alienates those who need help......and is counter productive.
It would be far better to give children education in the preparation of healthy food.......in my experience, children are always happy to eat something that they have made.
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Just using your eyes and you will see that the figures can't be far wrong