Connor McCreaddie is an obese 8 year boy old who lives in Wallsend in northeastern England. Connor weighs 218 pounds (88.9 kilograms), three times the weight of a healthy child his age<ref> Obese boy could be put into care, CBBC Newsround. Retrieved on 2007-03-04.</ref> and was threatened to be removed from his mother's (Nicola McKeown) custody. The parent and child had a meeting with the local council in North Tyneside, and it was determined he would remain at home.<ref> Mother defends obese child's junk food diet</ref>

It has been reported that his rapid growth and weight gain has caused the child to break four beds and five bicycles.<ref name="TimesOnline"> Fat boy may be put in care, TimesOnline. Retrieved on 2007-03-04.</ref><ref> Boy of eight who weighs 14st may be taken from his family, Daily Mail. Retrieved on 2007-03-04.</ref> His mother defended his eating habits, which consist mostly of junk food, due to a "family intolerance to fruit or vegetables."<ref> Obese child may be removed from mother's care, news.com.au. Retrieved on 2007-03-04.</ref> The UK government has attempted to help by arranging visits to nutrtionists, school nurses, and social workers to address his diet, however all appointments have been missed.<ref name=TimesOnline/> This caused the government to intervene claiming the Connor family was abusing the boy. <ref> Boy may be taken from parents for being overweight</ref>

See also

Hereditary factors in childhood obesity

References

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