It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight.

This isn't about the children's weight. It's about their health. I'm a person who had a weight problem as a child, and I know that putting a child on a diet and giving them that mind-set probably never helped anyone.

Maintaining a proper weight is an important factor in long-term overall health. Eating a variety of whole foods that aren't overly processed in moderation also helps.

I've been Skinny; it's fucking boring.

Weight isn't a factor in nutritional health.

IF YOU'RE FAT AND YOU KNOW IT SLAP YOUR HANDS - Bruce Banter