Learn from the mistakes of others

When I was sixteen, I was perfect for my background and height, but according to the 'authorities' I was obese (looking back at the photos this is totally untrue). The problem is that the authorities are lumping all kinds of people together on the same chart. It just doesn't work like that. I come from a family history of being fully physically mature by 13/14 years old. There is no way people like myself should be judged against those that haven't yet started that process. From that I learnt to throw out the vast majority of what the Australian 'professionals' think.

This comment I read today is one of the most sensible I have seen in a long while, concerning children and nutrition.