Childhood Obesity Persuasive Essay

Childhood obesity is a growing problem around the world. Especially in America, obesity in children has been increasing drastically. According to the American Medical Association, in 2009, obesity increased from 5 to 12.4 percent in two to five year olds, 6.5 to 17 percent in six to eleven year olds and 5 to 17.6 percent in twelve to nineteen years olds.(Gale) Childhood obesity has doubled in children and tripled in teens over the past thirty years.(Ronald, Lankford,Hills)This data is proof that childhood obesity is becoming one of the biggest issues in today’s society. As a result of obesity, children face the physical, emotional, academic and financial problems that come along with being an obese child. I believe obesity is a big issue and needs to be fought against so every child has an opportunity to live long and healthy lives. …show more content…
Also twelve to nineteen year olds who were obese increased from 5 percent in the 1980’s to 18 percent in 2010.(Ronald,Lankford,Hills) Also, from the same article, it said that in 2010 more than one-third of children and teens were obese. These studies also showed that there were more physical problems, like pre-diabetes, sleep apnea and bone and joint problems that were caused by obesity.(Ronald,Lankford,Hills) Along with those health problems there are more health related issues that are caused by obesity. For example, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease are typically found in adults but because of childhood obesity, children are more likely to get these diseases also.(Gale and Currie-McGhee) All of those physical health problems are a result of childhood obesity and are a reason why I believe childhood obesity is a huge