Tyrants that they are, the Food Police have made inroads into banning sugary goodness from the school yards. This time, the PTA isn't allowed to conduct a bake sale to raise money for a variety of needs.

Parents, beware: Delighting in their power, these FPs will be coming to a school near you.

Prescription for obese children: Turn off the cell phones, computers, and televisions, and go outside and play. All the exercise will help burn off those nasty extra calories, build strong bones, and so forth.