Childhood Obesity Research Paper
Childhood obesity is a number one epidemic worldwide. “Childhood obesity rates rose in 35
States between 2003 and 2007, according to a national survey of kids ages 10 to 17”.(p4). We really need to find a way to prevent this issue from happening for the future kids in this world. No one person is the blame for this problem nevertheless everyone can have a hand in fixing this issue. For example, we can make children aware of the bad foods that are not healthy for them. Some children may or may not know how unhealthy foods can hurt them in the long run. As I mentioned earlier there is no one person to blame for this epidemic.
However starting at home, schools, and the community can help prevent this epidemic from
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For instance having more fresh vegetables and fresh foods instead of frozen or boxed items could be a healthier choice for our youth. In fact it can also help lessen their calorie and sodium intake. Unfortunately the vending machines in our schools don’t have healthy choices. Our kids are victims to what is put in front of them. So naturally they would choose the junk food in the machines instead of a fruits or yogurts. If the state invests in some nutrition classes in all schools, we can help the kids become more aware of eating right and exercise. “Mrs. Obama visited the state of Mississippi and said, "Every day, folks here in this state prove that if we in this country are creative and we 're determined and we 're focused, that we can meet these challenges — because this isn 't just happening in Mississippi; it 's happening all across the country — that if we really work together, we can really reverse these trends and turn back the tide”. (June 2010, p24).
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Since Ms Obama is a parent
herself of two young girls “She has started a highly publicized White House garden to
underscore the importance of fresh vegetables and fruit as the cornerstones of good nutrition”.
(p24) Nevertheless, Ms Obama can be a big influence on getting the message out there to the
people. Especially to parents, schools and the community to help prevent childhood obesity.
Our communities can have a hand in helping to prevent childhood obesity as well. They can
make a community garden in the same manner as Ms. Obama did at the white house. Some
communities are all ready starting this trend. If we can reach the world with this idea we can not
only save money we can produce our own vegetables and fruits and start a healthier way of
living. “The Obama administration emphasis on the importance of health and wellness”.(p 12)
If the Obama’s can make it a priority to help prevent childhood obesity so can we.
In short, we have to make this epidemic of childhood obesity an immediate priority in
States between 2003 and 2007, according to a national survey of kids ages 10 to 17”.(p4). We really need to find a way to prevent this issue from happening for the future kids in this world. No one person is the blame for this problem nevertheless everyone can have a hand in fixing this issue. For example, we can make children aware of the bad foods that are not healthy for them. Some children may or may not know how unhealthy foods can hurt them in the long run. As I mentioned earlier there is no one person to blame for this epidemic.
However starting at home, schools, and the community can help prevent this epidemic from
happening. …show more content…
For instance having more fresh vegetables and fresh foods instead of frozen or boxed items could be a healthier choice for our youth. In fact it can also help lessen their calorie and sodium intake. Unfortunately the vending machines in our schools don’t have healthy choices. Our kids are victims to what is put in front of them. So naturally they would choose the junk food in the machines instead of a fruits or yogurts. If the state invests in some nutrition classes in all schools, we can help the kids become more aware of eating right and exercise. “Mrs. Obama visited the state of Mississippi and said, "Every day, folks here in this state prove that if we in this country are creative and we 're determined and we 're focused, that we can meet these challenges — because this isn 't just happening in Mississippi; it 's happening all across the country — that if we really work together, we can really reverse these trends and turn back the tide”. (June 2010, p24).
Childhood Obesity …show more content…
Since Ms Obama is a parent
herself of two young girls “She has started a highly publicized White House garden to
underscore the importance of fresh vegetables and fruit as the cornerstones of good nutrition”.
(p24) Nevertheless, Ms Obama can be a big influence on getting the message out there to the
people. Especially to parents, schools and the community to help prevent childhood obesity.
Our communities can have a hand in helping to prevent childhood obesity as well. They can
make a community garden in the same manner as Ms. Obama did at the white house. Some
communities are all ready starting this trend. If we can reach the world with this idea we can not
only save money we can produce our own vegetables and fruits and start a healthier way of
living. “The Obama administration emphasis on the importance of health and wellness”.(p 12)
If the Obama’s can make it a priority to help prevent childhood obesity so can we.
In short, we have to make this epidemic of childhood obesity an immediate priority in