Kent wrote:

<<Here in Dallas, a few days ago, a local TV news station did a story that
started out with a dire warning about the epidemic of obesity among
teenagers ... and then turned out to be about how to buy more flattering
fashions for "larger" kids, to help their self-esteem!  How disgusting.  I
may have to write them an angry letter about that, unless Ray's beaten me
to it :^) ...>>

  No, it's really not.  Believe it or not, Kent, sometimes diet does not
change disorders in the body.  I'll guarantee you I have one of the most
paleo and cleanest diets you'll ever see, and yet I am overweight.

  Kids are a product of their parents.  If the parents spent their early
years nutritionally deprived, their offspring will suffer the consequences.

Siobhan