A Supersized Situation
Obesity is a growing problem in this country which trickles down to our children. The CDC reports “approximately 4.7 million, or 11% of youths 6-17 years are seriously overweight.” This statistic demonstrates why we need to tackle this issue head on and prevent this lifestyle from continuing into adulthood.
Childhood obesity prevention starts with educating parents, offering nutritious school lunches and healthier options by manufacturers. Furthermore, the government has a responsibility to regulate that the food we consume is safe, but should be just as concerned about the food that affects our waistlines. If this epidemic is not put in check now, then the lifespan of our children will be reduced significantly.
Over the last few decades the rates of childhood obesity have more than doubled and now …show more content…
Our responsibility to our children means protecting their health and establishing how important nutrition is in their daily life. A parent makes sure a child gets immunizations, proper dental care and medicine if they are sick. So why do we think it’s ok to allow junk food in their diet and that’s nationally accepted. There is no excuse for a child to be overweight much less obese with all the options out there for a child to maintain a healthy weight. The importance of healthy living starts with parents, schools and manufacturers and the examples they provide.
Work Cited
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating. Nationally, 2001. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00042446.htm.
United States Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service. HealthierUS School Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms. Nationally, 2016.
Obesity is a growing problem in this country which trickles down to our children. The CDC reports “approximately 4.7 million, or 11% of youths 6-17 years are seriously overweight.” This statistic demonstrates why we need to tackle this issue head on and prevent this lifestyle from continuing into adulthood.
Childhood obesity prevention starts with educating parents, offering nutritious school lunches and healthier options by manufacturers. Furthermore, the government has a responsibility to regulate that the food we consume is safe, but should be just as concerned about the food that affects our waistlines. If this epidemic is not put in check now, then the lifespan of our children will be reduced significantly.
Over the last few decades the rates of childhood obesity have more than doubled and now …show more content…
Our responsibility to our children means protecting their health and establishing how important nutrition is in their daily life. A parent makes sure a child gets immunizations, proper dental care and medicine if they are sick. So why do we think it’s ok to allow junk food in their diet and that’s nationally accepted. There is no excuse for a child to be overweight much less obese with all the options out there for a child to maintain a healthy weight. The importance of healthy living starts with parents, schools and manufacturers and the examples they provide.
Work Cited
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating. Nationally, 2001. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00042446.htm.
United States Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service. HealthierUS School Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms. Nationally, 2016.