Colin Rosenstiel wrote:

In article , (Dave Arquati)
wrote:


improved nutrition


You've not been keeping up with the news have you? Does the phrase
"Child obesity" ring any bells?

Actually, I do keep up with the news. However, as the word may suggest,
it's new. Although problems are now appearing with children's nutrition
levels, on average over the last century or so increased wealth and
access to food has led to better nutrition and therefore noticeably
increased height.

The situation with childhood obesity has been around for longer in the
US and therefore Americans are now "shrinking". European heights are
still increasing - although as you point out, that may change in future
as today's children become adults.

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/inter...185387,00.html

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Dave Arquati
Imperial College, SW7
www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London