As the old saying goes, “You are what you eat.” Initially, some would say there is someone to blame for childhood obesity, parents. Children are becoming obese due to poor health choices and ineffective parenting. According to David Rogers, public health spokesperson for the Local Government Association, "parents who allow their children to overeat may be just as guilty of neglect as those who don't feed their children." However, others argue that childhood obesity is caused by genetic and hormonal factors. Some children who come from overweight families may be genetically obese, or is this an excuse, in extreme cases, parents of a morbidly obese child would lose temporary custody of their child due to medical negligence if they fail to provide medical care and the appropriate diet your child needs to maintain a healthy life. Lack of mental activity is another growing problem Some people are quick to blame computers, television and other sources as driving forces of childhood obesity. Food for thought: Who allows their child to sit for hours in front of the computer or television? Computers and televisions have become babysitters for some parents. Television and the Internet may contribute slightly to rising obesity rates; However, these are not the only factors that decide whether a child becomes obese. According to the WHO survey, in fact, parents are just as guilty of making their children obese as external influences are. Mothers top the list: 91% of them are the primary caregivers in the telephone survey, and are responsible for the food provided, cooked for, and chosen by, children. A parent who allows access to so many c...... middle of paper......(4), 24-24-27. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/203953729?accountid=34899Devitt, M. (2004). Survey: Babies and toddlers also have bad eating habits. Dynamic Chiropractic, 22(1), 1-1,28,32. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/212167203?accountid=34899Fitzpatrick, M. (2008, August 28). There is no parallel between being undernourished and overfed. Community Care(1736),21-21. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/223290142?accountid=34899 Gillen, S. (2008, September 18). Caught in the grease trap. Community Assistance, (1739), 20-20-21. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/223290856?accountid=34899Ponder, S. W., & Anderson, M. A. (2007). Childhood obesity: practical considerations for prevention and management. Diabetes Spectrum, 20(3), 148-148-153. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/228647577?accountid=34899