Childhood Obesity Persuasive Speech
Outline
I. Introduction
A. (Opening Device): It is a huge problem in the American society today, something that can be prevented with more outside play. Can anyone think what it is? Childhood obesity. There are way too many kids in America that just sit at home and play video games all day. Or put too much junk food in their diet. This wouldn’t be such a big deal if kids actually got out and exercised. Take me for example, I play a decent amount of video games and I will be the first one to admit that I do not always eat the healthiest. But one thing that I do to stay healthy is exercise. Now I know I am not the fittest guy that you’ve ever seen but I can get myself around and this is not because of my genetics or my surroundings but because I make myself go out and exercise. There are so many …show more content…
opportunities for kids to go outside and be active. The earlier the kids start exercising, the better. This will make them accustomed to being active.
B.
(Thesis): Childhood obesity can be prevented with more outside play.
C. (Preview of main points): To be able to explain on what more outside play can do for children I will be explaining two main points. My first main point is that your children will be healthier and happier with exercise and my second main point is what exercise can do to a kid’s life span.
II. Body
A. Children are healthier and happier
1. According to kidshealth.org accessed on March 22, 2014, than in 2012 1 out of every 3 kids are considered overweight in America.
2. Kidshealth.org always states that children who are active tend to have higher self esteem and a stronger body. Playground or outside
3. According to medlineplus accessed on March 22, 2014, kids only need about an hour of outside play a day.
4. This does not mean you have to go out and be the best at every sport.
5. According to The Mayo Health Clinic accessed on March 23, 2014 a little bit of exercise can put kids into better moods.
B. A child’s life span
1. According to the American heart Association accessed on March 23, 2014, exercise for a child reduces blood pressure and the risk of diabetes and certain types of
cancer
2. This creates a safer life.
3. The American heart Association also states that children that do not do exercise have a higher chance at coronary artery disease.
4. According to the National Institute of Health accessed on March 23, 2014, Coronary artery disease is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up in your coronary arteries. Over time the build up can harden and narrow your coronary arteries and then reducing the oxygen rich blood flow to your heart.
5. My uncle
III. Conclusion
A. (Summary): In conclusion, kids need to be more active in order to live a healthy life. It is not a hard task for kids now a days to get out and have fun outside. The earlier you start with a child the easier it is with them. The more they the happier they’ll be.
B. (Closing Device): So for those of you that do have kids or are going to have kids try to make them become more active. Because all you are doing is helping them.
IV. References
A. Kids health (March 22, 2014) kidshealth.org
B. Medline plus (March 22, 2014) medline.com
C. The Mayo Health Clinic (March 23, 2014) Mayoclinic.org
D. American Heart Association ( March 23, 2014) Heart.org
E. National Institue of Health (March 23, 2014) NIOH.com
I. Introduction
A. (Opening Device): It is a huge problem in the American society today, something that can be prevented with more outside play. Can anyone think what it is? Childhood obesity. There are way too many kids in America that just sit at home and play video games all day. Or put too much junk food in their diet. This wouldn’t be such a big deal if kids actually got out and exercised. Take me for example, I play a decent amount of video games and I will be the first one to admit that I do not always eat the healthiest. But one thing that I do to stay healthy is exercise. Now I know I am not the fittest guy that you’ve ever seen but I can get myself around and this is not because of my genetics or my surroundings but because I make myself go out and exercise. There are so many …show more content…
opportunities for kids to go outside and be active. The earlier the kids start exercising, the better. This will make them accustomed to being active.
B.
(Thesis): Childhood obesity can be prevented with more outside play.
C. (Preview of main points): To be able to explain on what more outside play can do for children I will be explaining two main points. My first main point is that your children will be healthier and happier with exercise and my second main point is what exercise can do to a kid’s life span.
II. Body
A. Children are healthier and happier
1. According to kidshealth.org accessed on March 22, 2014, than in 2012 1 out of every 3 kids are considered overweight in America.
2. Kidshealth.org always states that children who are active tend to have higher self esteem and a stronger body. Playground or outside
3. According to medlineplus accessed on March 22, 2014, kids only need about an hour of outside play a day.
4. This does not mean you have to go out and be the best at every sport.
5. According to The Mayo Health Clinic accessed on March 23, 2014 a little bit of exercise can put kids into better moods.
B. A child’s life span
1. According to the American heart Association accessed on March 23, 2014, exercise for a child reduces blood pressure and the risk of diabetes and certain types of
cancer
2. This creates a safer life.
3. The American heart Association also states that children that do not do exercise have a higher chance at coronary artery disease.
4. According to the National Institute of Health accessed on March 23, 2014, Coronary artery disease is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up in your coronary arteries. Over time the build up can harden and narrow your coronary arteries and then reducing the oxygen rich blood flow to your heart.
5. My uncle
III. Conclusion
A. (Summary): In conclusion, kids need to be more active in order to live a healthy life. It is not a hard task for kids now a days to get out and have fun outside. The earlier you start with a child the easier it is with them. The more they the happier they’ll be.
B. (Closing Device): So for those of you that do have kids or are going to have kids try to make them become more active. Because all you are doing is helping them.
IV. References
A. Kids health (March 22, 2014) kidshealth.org
B. Medline plus (March 22, 2014) medline.com
C. The Mayo Health Clinic (March 23, 2014) Mayoclinic.org
D. American Heart Association ( March 23, 2014) Heart.org
E. National Institue of Health (March 23, 2014) NIOH.com