Childhood Obesity in United States

Childhood Obesity in United States

Obesity is having excess body fat. In the young generation obesity has become a major factor and it continues to grow. According to the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. By being obese, it cans lead to many different diseases; it can result in a shorter life span. It often causes depression, and other physical and psychological problems.

In this paper, I will talk about Childhood Obesity in United States. Most of the preliminary findings will be directed towards the initial cause of Childhood Obesity in United States and what we can do to try to correct it in the adolescent children age and what can be done to help prevent it.

It is very important that the world must step up and do our part and educated our young children so fewer children will continue to be obese. Our schools need to be a safe place where children can receive the nutrition they need to grow. They need to be able to learn and fuel their active minds, and exercise their physical bodies.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has adopted a healthy eating and fighting childhood obesity program by creating a community garden. (Charles, 2012)

Without help to control their weight, obese children are prime targets for a variety of health-related problems, including heart disease, diabetes, bone and joint problems, asthma, and sleeping disorders. (Carlson & Hering)

By creating a program we need to be able to stop childhood obesity before it begins. By paying attention to exercises during early years gives children a healthier start and a better chance to avoid obesity later years to come.

References

Carlson, N., & Hering, B. (n.d.). Prevent childhood obesity. Retrieved from http://www.volunteerguide.org/minutes/service-projects/childhood-obesity

Charles, D. (2012, June 18). Obama promotes healthy kids. Retrieved from ProQuest: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=6&did=2692510961&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1342133928&clientId=74379