Child obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. It affects more than 30 percent of children, making it the most common chronic disease of childhood. This number has more than tripled since 1980. Today, children are being diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension and other conditions that have to do with obesity. It often starts children on the path to health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Child obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression. “300,000 Americans die needlessly each year from diseases and healthy conditions related to sedentary lifestyle or poor eating habits.” ( Thompson 1 ) To prevent obesity you must have a low carbohydrate and fat diet; limits foods like grains, starchy
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The White House said nothing about it last year as Congress got rid of a plan by four federal agencies to reduce sugar, salt and fat in food marketed to children.The American Beverage Association says that they have cut 88 percent of the calories shipped to schools since 2004 by giving less sugary drinks and emphasized water, low-fat milk and juice in elementary and middle schools. Sam Kass, an assistant chef there and senior policy adviser on food initiatives, said in a statement: "We are incredibly proud of the commitments that many food companies have made, and are continuing to work with others to advocate for even more change to make sure our children are getting the healthy, nutritious food they need." (Wilson …show more content…
The United States has tried to make the child obesity percentage decrease, but the only way for it to decrease is if the parents and children cooperate in this. Parents should care about their child’s weight and health, no parent would want their child to be unhealthy and have multiple medical issues such diabetes and joint problems. Child obesity has changed over the years because parents and guardians don’t have enough time or lazy to cook the child a healthy meal, instead they will go to a fast food restaurant. But children will always have a deep craving for the most unhealthiest foods, fast foods, chips, and candies. I do believe children should be rewarded with fast food and other junk food but it should not be a daily thing. The more they consume, the more they will become obese and
The White House said nothing about it last year as Congress got rid of a plan by four federal agencies to reduce sugar, salt and fat in food marketed to children.The American Beverage Association says that they have cut 88 percent of the calories shipped to schools since 2004 by giving less sugary drinks and emphasized water, low-fat milk and juice in elementary and middle schools. Sam Kass, an assistant chef there and senior policy adviser on food initiatives, said in a statement: "We are incredibly proud of the commitments that many food companies have made, and are continuing to work with others to advocate for even more change to make sure our children are getting the healthy, nutritious food they need." (Wilson …show more content…
The United States has tried to make the child obesity percentage decrease, but the only way for it to decrease is if the parents and children cooperate in this. Parents should care about their child’s weight and health, no parent would want their child to be unhealthy and have multiple medical issues such diabetes and joint problems. Child obesity has changed over the years because parents and guardians don’t have enough time or lazy to cook the child a healthy meal, instead they will go to a fast food restaurant. But children will always have a deep craving for the most unhealthiest foods, fast foods, chips, and candies. I do believe children should be rewarded with fast food and other junk food but it should not be a daily thing. The more they consume, the more they will become obese and