being overweight

i dont really agree that children should be taught about weight e.g putting on and losing weight becuase it could, mess with there heads about how to look and what is normal. but i do agree that children should be taught what foods are healthy and good for you. i dont think i would ever tell my child she was overwieght if she was. i would like to think she will never will be overweight as a child or even teenager. if you feed your cvhild healthy foods then they shouldnt really be overweight . and if they were you would eat healthy and both work together. i put on weight after having my first child a year ago but as im eating healthy to lose the extra pounds my daughter is eating healthy to and not going hungry. theres so many nice foods out there for your child to enjoy , you also dont tend to give youtr child things you dont like but they might like e,g olives.

personally i think they should be taught a certain amount with regards to weight gain and loss but not to extreme's where it could effect children as young as 6/7 worrying about their weight, i think healthy eating is the main thing that should be bein taught....i have 2 children and my daughter's weight is fine but with my son i have severe problems getting trousers to fit him as he is very skinny but eats like a horse, he's 10 and fits into trousers for age 7 but obviously they are too short in the leg!