In reply to mrphilipoldham:
> Though FWIW I do agree that parents are to blame for childhood obesity,
Three quarters of 45 to 70 year olds are over weight or obese
>my complaint lay at the point being made that children know how to eat healthy.
What age are you thinking of? A quarter of kids are over weight or obese before they start school
>Perhaps they do, but it’s clearly being ignored.
Schools should and are doing their bit, but it has limited impact if that message isn't reinforced by society in general. Various studies involving schools providing more PE lessons, food education and providing healthy meals have had very limited or no effect.
There has been a massive drop in teenage pregnancy, smoking and alcohol abuse amongst school kids over the last 20 years, but a rise in drug related problems. I wouldn't say the drug education in schools has had less of a priority or been less well delivered