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Child obesity is the major health crisis in the USA, as one in three kids is overweight. It increases the risk of various health problems like asthma, heart problems, and several other chronic diseases. This post addresses what everyone, from parent to governmental official, must do to combat this epidemic. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: The Great American Obesity Epidemic! How Can We Tackle It?


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The Great American Obesity Epidemic! How Can We
Tackle It?
  • Taylor Green 6th August 2016

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Information
  • With the rate of child obesity having almost
    tripled since 1980, America has more than earned
    yet another title The Fatter Nation.
    Surprisingly enough, many health surveys consider
    obesity a bigger health crisis than smoking and
    drug abuse. Childhood obesity has become one of
    the top concerns among American parents today.
    Their concern is justified since obesity is the
    root of numerous health risks, like asthma,
    diabetes, high blood pressure, spikes in
    cholesterol levels, and even cancer. Overweight
    children are often bullied and are not fit to
    take part in any physical activity, thereby
    developing inferiority complexes, depression, and
    a sense of loneliness.
  • This simply points to how challenging the problem
    of child obesity has become in the USA. But the
    epidemic can be reversed by the efforts of
    parents, schools, and the government.

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Role of Parents
  • Charity begins at home, and so does fighting this
    epidemic! Parents should take unexplained weight
    gain by their children seriously. Making some
    changes in lifestyle and food will enable your
    children to achieve and maintain healthy weight.
    Encourage them to eat healthy while limiting
    their consumption of junk food. Help them to do
    daily exercises to burn the extra calories, and
    motivate them to join sports or fitness
    activities at school. These small steps are
    really helpful in preventing your children from
    putting on unhealthy weight.

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Role of Schools
  • After home, school is the place where a child
    spends the major part of the day, with over 90
    of the young population enrolled in school.
    Therefore, schools can play an important role
    in improving health and preventing childhood
    obesity at the ideal point in timebefore the
    problem worsens. Sports and fitness activities
    have always been a part of the American education
    system. However, there is a strong need to
    add nutrition and physical activity lessons to
    curriculum to teach students about healthy
    lifestyles.
  • Beyond that, schools must add healthier food in
    the cafeteria while limiting the availability of
    unhealthy food. The physical education staff must
    also give private attention to overweight
    children.

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Role of Government
  • We need more awareness like Lets Move to tackle
    childhood obesity and keep our kids healthy and
    fit. According to US News, the government should
    increase farm subsidies so that farmers can plant
    more fruits and vegetables, keeping them
    affordable for every American family. It further
    stated that there should be more trails,
    sidewalks, and parks in this country.
  • Yes, child obesity has become an epidemic in this
    nation, but with some effort and initiative, it
    can be curbed. From family to government,
    everyone must contribute to save our children
    from weight problems. Yes, We Can!

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    an-obesity-epidemic-how-to-tackle/

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