One-fifth of World's Obese In China

Who knew?  Chinese officials are expressing great concerns over the growing number obese Chinese children - largely (no pun intended) due to inactivity.  In a 2006 report, the time period between 1985 and 2000 showed a 28-fold increase in childhood obesity in China.  Because of these concerns, the Ministry of Education has instituted a dance program beginning September 2007 which they hope will reduce the number of couch potatoes in the country.  Maybe they could use some of Jackie Chan's XGT Energy. Full story via BBC.