Affect Quote by Harry Melling

My parents didn't overfeed me, nor did they make an issue of it. That's when things go wrong. It doesn't have to be a…

— Harry Melling

“But humans have a built-in weakness for fats and sugar. We evolved in lean environments where it was a big plus for survival to…

— Barbara Kingsolver

It doesn't have to be a problem for children to be fat, but it does affect you: you aren't as happy in that skin.

— Harry Melling

I am actually a bit chubby, and I eat everything. I eat in a way - if my parents fed me the way I…

— Hari Kondabolu

The food of my childhood was revolting because I was a child of rationing. However, I still managed to be a very plump child…

— David Starkey

It does kids no favors, and sets them up for a potential lifetime of poor health and social embarrassment, to excuse them from family…

— Andrew Weil

I was probably a little bit overweight as a child, being passionate about baked beans on toast and Cadbury's milk chocolate when I could…

— Roger Moore

“As with so many child-related problems, I blame the parents. Many, I’m afraid, are simply too lazy, too stupid or too uncaring to cook…

— Frank Chalk

Tackling childhood obesity is key.

— Diane Abbott

I'm not a dieter. I have the palate of a 7-year-old boy, although I'm working on it. I order off the kids' menu! I'm…

— Allison Williams

As a parent, I know how difficult it can be to encourage your kids to eat well.

— Steve Easterbrook

As a kid I had a very unhealthy diet. I try not to place any blame. Mum was uneducated in cooking. She left school…

— Joe Wicks