Kids in the U.K., as badly fed as American kids, are now getting some relief from Chef Jamie Oliver‘s terrific efforts.

How bad has it been in the U.K.? Researchers studied 5800 5th and 6th graders in London for 5 years: 25% were overweight or obese to start, and even more were obese at the end of the study.

And in a 50 year study of 932 UK kids, those in the top 25% at age 9 and age 13, 73% and 82% respectively became overweight or obese adults at age 50.

In other words, overweight and obese kids become overweight and obese adults…if nothing is done.

Obesity must be prevented and treated early on…before 12th grade.