tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12793047.post5231740539931624867..comments2023-07-22T06:17:39.354-05:00Comments on MysticSpiral Studio News: Can Toddlers Be Fat?Andihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03318646726079391279noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12793047.post-26869403786488298732007-02-27T14:06:00.000-05:002007-02-27T14:06:00.000-05:00I watched this program, and the use of the word "T...I watched this program, and the use of the word "Toddler" was misleading. The children were 5 and 6 years old, I believe, and all had obese BMIs. It was clear that this was a result of their families' lifestyles-- unlimited access to unhealthy food, and lack of activity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12793047.post-9756301028400882262007-02-27T10:38:00.000-05:002007-02-27T10:38:00.000-05:00You're right, maryellen, toddlers can have metabol...You're right, maryellen, toddlers can have metabolic disorders which should be tracked down and diagnosed. I'm just disturbed by the idea of labeling a very young child "FAT" and mandating a weight loss regimen.<BR/><BR/>Our culture seems to do everything possible to introduce toxic body image and self-esteem problems to children (especially girls) earlier and earlier. When I look at my 2 1/2 Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318646726079391279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12793047.post-56324483062336243322007-02-27T09:13:00.000-05:002007-02-27T09:13:00.000-05:00Yes toddlers can be fat but not from compulsive ea...Yes toddlers can be fat but not from compulsive eating. my friend's daughter at three is rather large and after several people tellling her to cut back on milk. And her telling themthat she does they are doing some blood work to find out why. I guess three isn't a toddler.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172642981850782224noreply@blogger.com