About Childhood Obesity

Fighting Childhood Obesity at Home

Millions of children are considered obese in the United States. While the government is working on programs to stop this trend, experts stress that prevention starts at home. And the stakes are high: The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention says these children are at greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea and poor self-esteem. "Parents and teachers need to empower children so that they can make healthy food choices," said Kim Beach, the president of the Junior League of Gainesville, Florida. "Children are bombarded by ads for unhealthy foods at a very early age, so it’s important…

Physical Education & the Effects on Childhood Obesity

Many aspects of American culture promote a sedentary lifestyle, such as fast food and easy access to electronic stimuli. As a result, childhood obesity is both common and widespread. Schools, families, and communities across America have attempted to implement physical education into the lives of children in an effort to fight the prevalence of childhood obesity.