Solutions To Childhood Obesity

For a number of people, obesity starts at a young age. Most often it could be said that obesity is causes solely because of what a person eats or that a person does not want to exercise, but there are several other factors such as, poor eating habits, lack of nutritional education, lack of exercise, genetics, stress, medical conditions, etc. that contribute to childhood obesity and continue into adulthood. There are unique solutions to addressing this issue, since no case is the same, we as a nation must narrow down solutions for each individual to address the problem correctly.
As someone who has struggled with my weight since the age of 12, I understand there are many reasons for this issue. I had never been on a strict diet but was able …show more content…
In today’s fast-paced society, it is easy to turn to fast food and other quick unhealthy snacks, such as potato chips to satisfy hunger. The number of people making meals at home is decreasing. Restaurants have played an increasing role in the problem of obesity. In an article written by Todd Buchholz, he writes that Americans tend to blame fast food restaurants for their unhealthy eating habits, but that they are not to blame as there are many healthy fast food options. He states that he believes everyone has a choice in what they eat. While that is true to a certain extent, people are more likely to buy choices that are more economical. For example, McDonald’s offers options such as premium salads and grilled chicken sandwiches for between $5 and $8; they also offer a dollar menu in which you can buy a cheeseburger and a drink for $2. In a struggling household, which options do you believe that a consumer is more likely to purchase?
There have been numerous instance where concerns were voiced to school boards about the unhealthy foods being provided to students. In recent years, there have been changes, but have not been completely