Obesity expert: children should be banned from playing Wii Fit

Following the story that Wii Fit Chat broke to the world, concerning a 10-year-old girl who was left "devastated" after Wii Fit labelled her "overweight," obesity experts have weighed in with their expert opinion.

Speaking to British newspaper the Daily Mail, Tam Fry of the National Obesity Forum called for children to be banned from playing Wii Fit:

"I'm absolutely aghast that children are being told they are fat. BMI is far from perfect but with children it simply should not be used.

A child's BMI can change every month and it is perfectly possible for a child to be stocky, yet still very fit. I would be very concerned if children were using this game and I believe it should carry a warning for parents."

Nintendo has apologised for any offence caused thus far, but has refused to place a warning on the game.

Posted by Balance Board Blog at 11:19