The British parents of a 210-pound, 5-foot-1-inch, 11-year-old boy were arrested and later released on bail on the grounds of neglect, saying that his obesity is due to their inability to help their child reduce his 41.8 BMI (body mass index)(1). However, the parents maintain that their child’s favorite snack is broccoli and that they’ve … Continue reading Is childhood obesity abuse? Parents arrested because son is overweight, say neglect not to blame