Childhood Obesity: Bogalusa Heart Study

The weight of our nation is getting out of control. It is so common for people to be obese or overweight. Children as well as adults are far overweight. Being overweight or obese can lead to many health issues, including heart disease. We, as a nation, need to work together to help the overweight and obese population become more active and healthy. Cindy, a women who participated in the study, was born and raised in Bogalusa Louisiana, Cindy weighed 99 pounds when her and her husband got married. She has struggled with her weight since her first child was born. Cindy was one of many who took part of the Bogalusa Heart Study. This study showed overweight and obese children have a higher risk of heart disease at earlier ages. Parents of overweight …show more content…
Parents have a huge impact on their children 's health habits. Instead of your child sitting in front of the tv, or laying video games, encourage them to go outside and be active. The obesity epidemic has gotten worse over the last 30 years. Personally, I have no sympathy for obese people. There are many ways to prevent obesity. Some people have disorders which make them obese, but others are just lazy. If you are overweight because you do not exercise and eat healthy, it is a shame. Obesity is often preventable. To prevent obesity, you should stay fit, and eat healthy. Instead of spending the day on your couch with your favorite snack, get up and go for a walk. Humans are made to only eat the amount of food we need to survive and we store the extra for future energy use. Rates of obesity are higher in some ethnic communities and in lower-income states. …show more content…
In earlier times, you would not eat just because you are bored. There were not all these fast food places on every street corner to go to just because you have nothing better to do. Our society 's eating habits have changed for the worse. We have become lazy. Instead of going to the store, getting healthy food options, we would rather run through the drive thru of McDonald 's and get a big mac. As a child, I was never inside in front of the tv or playing xbox. I always wanted to be out playing with friends and being active. We were never allowed to eat junk food or fast food, nor did we want to. My family and I all eat tons of fruits and vegetables because we chose to. My mom always had a nice dinner made for all of us to come eat when we were done playing outside. Now, kids are sitting in front of the tv, eating snacks and sometimes not even getting a dinner. Parents need to step up in the health of their