On the news last week, a report on child obesity claimed,   “A disproportionate number of children referred to NHS excess weight clinics in England are from the most deprived areas, and a significant number are neurodivergent or have other health conditions, a study has found. Some have a body mass index (BMI) , over 50, with 40 deemed to be severely obese.” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg7w58yddgo In the same report, " I became aware of the fact that this an invisible problem because they so rarely get out of the house.   That means they are not attending school, they are not interacting with their peer group," Prof Kenny said .   Now I am fully aware that families can have money problems, and that poor and very expensive rented housing is an issue in this country.   I am also aware that some people are not as well educated as others, (here comes the ‘but’ moment), but really, how much intelligence or money does it take to go for a walk? ...