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This couch is going to kill this kid and all the grape soda, upside-down Xbox 360, and bag of "crisps" can do is watch!

Actually, this is a clipping from a a flier being propagated by The HSC Foundation, which describes themselves as "dedicated to improving access to services for individuals with special needs who face challenging social and health care barriers." That makes more sense than a change machine.

The flier, which can be seen in full after the jump, warns that "Lack of exercise and a poor diet puts kids at serious risk for Heart Disease, Diabetes, Asthma, Joint Pain and more."

I don't disagree with that at all, but did they absolutely have to put an Xbox 360 right in the photo, where it logically should not be unless that kid has a special 25' (invisible) video cable? Wouldn't it just be enough to show him holding a game controller?

And what are "Crisps"? Clearly that bag contains potato chips, and anybody who would call them otherwise is a communist.

But seriously, folks, go play some frisbee or something because you're all looking a little doughy and I'm concerned about your health.

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While US politicians start dumping their clout, money, and reputations to study just how much damage video games do to children, here's Debra Lieberman (pictured), a college professor and researcher who's just gotten an $8.25 million grant to conduct a study to find how games can benefit our health and emotional wellbeing.

It seems that the focus will not only be on "edugames" in the vein of, I don't know, Reader Rabbit, but also mainstream games that can have a positive effect on youngsters.

Just look at what Nintendo's doing. With Wii Fit, Wii Sports, Brain Age, and Flash Focus, it seems that Big N wants us all to be toned, athletic, smart, visually-astute young citizens. It's not all about blood and guts and teamkilling.

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