Obesity in children

I read an interesting article titled 'Should childhood obesity be considered child abuse?

Maybe under certain circumstances. Especially if the mother puts the child's health in grave danger.

Any number of factors can lead to obesity especially in children. It could be genetic which can be reversed I believe, it could be a natural imbalance, socio-economic conditions, lack of education, lack of motivation to do much else to occupy your time with, depression, family situation, life style , habits, etc. etc.

I believe the root cause are the parents. Why feed the child junk all the time? Keep calories low. Don't buy junk food. Exercise, read, educate yourself and the child. Lead by example.