OPINION: As a parent and health & fitness expert with over 20 years of experience I believe that it is imperative that we as parents as well as the Health & Fitness community take action to prevent and fight childhood obesity. I think that education and awareness is crucial in the fight against childhood obesity.
Childhood obesity affects more than 30 percent of children, making it the most common chronic disease of childhood. More than 9 million adolescents (children and teens six
to 19 years old) are considered overweight. Children who are considered obese are 70 percent more likely to continue being obese into adulthood.
As technology continues to advanced and “machines” begin doing many of the tasks that require a physical investment from humans, we need to begin educating our children about the importance of exercise. More than 40 percent of children watch two or more hours of television each day. Since 1980, childhood obesity has more than tripled. At this rate, in the next 30 years, we will see an obesity epidemic that will cause social problems that extend way beyond health.
Childhood Obesity is a very serious matter and should not be taken lightly. More than ever, children have access to food products and entertainment equipment such as computers, videos games and television that are major contributing factors to Childhood obesity. Long gone are the days of playing outside for hours and hours and not going home until you heard the call for dinner. Technology, while has made our lives easier and more interesting, has produced a side effect of inactivity. This inactivity has consequences that are extremely hazardous to our children’s health.
On a personal note, and why I have stamped this post as opinion is basically that I am not here to tell anyone how to raise their children. I am simply making a suggestion that will have a very positive impact on a child’s quality of life. I know that I love my children very much and I want them to be happy and healthy. I am sure that anyone who reads this wants the same for their children. Hopefully this post will help people become aware of the consequences of childhood obesity. This is not about us foks. It is about our children (we have decided to dedicate a category to Childhood Obesity and allow parents to use this section as a guide to help assist in combating and preventing childhood obesity).
Support Childhood Wellness Awareness Month! Childhood Obesity is a serious problem and we need to address it as such.
If you are interested in finding out more information on Childhood Obesity, I have compiled some unbaised resources and statistics on Childhood Obesity below:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Obesity.org
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