We could go a long way towards lowering the cost of medical insurance in this country is people would get into the habit of shopping only the outside isles of their supermarkets... realize that low fat = high sugar ... that sugar and preservatives are the worst thing possible for us and even worse for children. That water is healthier than cokes.
Having kids means dinner at the table with conversation and healthy food; not McD's day in and out...
I feed my dogs a healthier diet than most kids eat these days... so, once again, I say it's not lack of intelligence, but lifestyle.
That reminds me: I switched to plain cabonated water--seltzer--instead of soda. I am very happy I did.