type 2 diabetes and kids
Type 2 diabetes is becoming
increasingly common in the United States. The primary risk factor for type 2
diabetes is a history of obesity. Statistics show that children are becoming
obese at an alarmingly high rate, and this correlates with increased rates of
type 2 diabetes. When young children become overweight, the problem is usually
blamed on nutrition and exercise choices made by the parents. Why do you think
today’s parents have a harder time feeding their children nutritious meals and
providing an exercise program than did parents of previous generations? What
can be done to solve this problem? Recently, several families have filed legal
action against a fast-food restaurant chain, claiming that their children are
obese because they ate there frequently. These parents claim that the
restaurant chain is liable because it made the parents think that the food was
healthy and would not contribute to obesity. Do you believe that these parents
have a case? Justify your response.





