Britain may take custody of obese boy
(AP)


<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070227/ap_on_re_eu/britain_child_obesity"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070226/capt.nsh10202261828.britain_child_obesity_nsh102.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=11Le1WiivfSe6kMYQG5DuA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Connor McCreaddie right aged 8 who weighs 218 pounds (99 kilograms) and his mother Nicola McKeown, left, outside their home in Wallsend, 300 miles (480 kilometers) north of London, England, Monday Feb. 26, 2007. Connor who weighs more than three times the average for his age, could be taken into protective custody away from his mother for his own benefit. An unnamed health official was quoted as telling a newspaper that the family had repeatedly failed to attend appointments with nurses, nutritionists and social workers.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell)" border="0" /></a>AP - Authorities are considering taking an 8-year-old boy who weighs 218 pounds into protective custody unless his mother improves his diet, officials said Monday. Social service officials will meet with family members Tuesday to discuss the health of Connor McCreaddie, who weighs more than three times the average for his age.</p><br clear="all"/>