obesity is predicated on diet and genes, not physical activity

[aphar]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6442293.stm
...amount of exercise children get was genetically set, and had nothing to do with access to sports facilities.
...children's activity levels had no bearing on their body mass index - their risk of obesity

Comments

[pozorvlak.livejournal.com]

I'm suspicious of any "scientific" claims that can be used as an excuse for laziness. If it's easy to believe, that should be a warning sign...