Fat food invasion is sparking growth in childhood obesity

Of all the products exported by the United States, few have been as successful or as dangerous to people's health as fast food.

In fact, whenever I see a golden arch or the bearded grin of a KFC colonel anywhere overseas, it makes me cringe. These are not the kinds of products I want people to associate with my country.

Now comes the news that up to one-fifth of Chinese children are too pudgy for their own good. The main culprits are thought to be grandparents who indulgently overfeed their children's offspring, especially by taking them to fast-food chains.