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n2doc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:40 PM Original message |
Should Morbid Childhood Obesity Be Considered Child Abuse? |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. Not abuse, but neglect |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
2. The problem is how do you punish the parents? Put them in prison? nm |
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Vanje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
3. No! |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
4. Morbidly Obese. |
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Scuba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
5. Where does a 16 lb newborn fit in your equation? |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:49 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Could have been prevented |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:52 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Not true. |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:11 PM Response to Reply #7 |
15. But it can be treated |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:20 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Still untrue. |
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Scuba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:53 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. Is that correct? I didn't read beyond the headlines.... |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:59 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. I know a woman whose kids were all 12 and 13 pounders. No GD. n/t |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:14 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. My youngest was 10 lb 12 oz |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:42 PM Response to Reply #5 |
20. It doesn't. Completly different circumstances altogether. n/t |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
9. Why Don't We Try Single Payer Health Care and a Jobs Policy, First? |
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Scuba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:02 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Bingo. |
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ejpoeta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:40 PM Response to Reply #9 |
19. that would be silly. just blame the parents when they can't get a decent paying job or health |
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Chemisse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
12. Why does one child stay slim while its sibling becomes obese? |
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bbgrunt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:09 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. very sane and logical comment! |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:18 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. Please understand the definition of morbid obesity: |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:54 PM Response to Reply #12 |
23. Yep, I had one that wouldn't come to the table, and one that wouldn't leave it. |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
13. Don't underestimate the crap eating choices a lot of poor people have, too. |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:48 PM Response to Reply #13 |
21. Many poor people face a lot of obstacles, scant luxury of time, food deserts, |
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ejpoeta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 09:02 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. are you kidding. i have been told many a time how i should be able to afford to buy fruits and |
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Rozlee (821 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 09:22 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. Ignorance of good nutrition is another big problem. |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 08:52 PM Response to Reply #13 |
22. I had to make sure you weren't in DISD. |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 09:29 PM Response to Reply #22 |
30. I agree. |
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loyalsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 09:01 PM Response to Reply #13 |
24. Have you ever seen or been to a food bank? |
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ejpoeta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 09:04 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. When I go shopping if I buy canned fruits I try to find it without the syrup. |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 09:27 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. Yep. Same for veggies, if you can't get them fresh or frozen. |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 09:25 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. Yes, I have, and yes, the available food is rarely healthful. n/t |
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sense (948 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-13-11 09:42 PM Response to Original message |
31. It's abuse and neglect perpetrated |
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