When kids can eat all the calories they want and never gain weight that indicates the calorie intake distortion does not work and is not the answer however the acid intake and colon acid elimination health is the key to normal weight and health. weight is dangerous because the excess acids eventually affect the organs causing diabetes,cancer and heart disease just to mention a few of the diseases directly realted to high body acids. The body stores those acids and creates fat,cholesterol and water retention to protect itself.