Childhood ObesityChildhood ObesityChildhood ObesityChildhood Obesity

By: Joshua MusihBy: Joshua MusihBy: Joshua MusihBy: Joshua Musih

IntroductionIntroduction

According to Katie Charles of Daily News, 1 in 3 Children in America are overweight

This is a serious problem for America’s future

The keys to solving the problem are more parent responsibility, more public awareness and more emphasis on health in schools

More Parent More Parent ResponsibilityResponsibility

South Dakota Children’s health study showed that there is a correlation between a mother’s BMI and her children

Its a parent’s job to set an example for his/her children

This is an important first step because of the amount of time spent at home and the influence of parents

More Public AwarenessMore Public Awareness

In a Pan-American Health Organization study, “Though media coverage has increase since 1980, obesity rates have tripled.”

Federal Trade Commission report found that the fast food industry spends over $5 million dollars each year on marketing unhealthy foods to children.

In order to impact children, the public has to set up and call for food companies to be more responsible.

More emphasis in More emphasis in SchoolsSchools

NCSL Report- 30% of children exercise less than 3 days.

Health risks of childhood obesity include sleep apnea and hypertension.

Often, more emphasis is placed on academics and grades instead of health. The importance of a healthy lifestyle is underestimated.

ConclusionConclusion

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in America

It is increasing in both adults and children

The risks of obesity are serious, especially for children

In order to end childhood obesity, there has to be a broad and far reaching combination of all these factors

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Kovacic, W.E. United States. Federal Trade Commission . Marketing Food to Children and Adolecents. 2008. Print.

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Winterfeld, Amy. "Promoting Healthy Communities and Reducing Childhood Obesity." National Conference of State

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