Genetics More Than Poor Parenting Responsible for Childhood Obesity (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – An Ohio 8-year-old was removed from his parents’ home and placed in foster care recently, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The child weighs more than 200 pounds and his parents are being charged with medical neglect. In the nature vs. nurture debate, the state blames poor parenting, while research says family history of weight problems might be the link to childhood obesity. Here’s a look at childhood obesity and the heredity vs. environment discussion.