No Quick Fix
Childhood obesity is a complex problem that can't be fixed overnight or by just one group of people. We can't look only to schools or parents or the children themselves. It's going to take everyone working together to solve this problem.
"Some may argue that it is the individual's choice as to what they eat, how they exercise, and if they put themselves at greater risk for co-morbidity of obesity. However, children are products of our environment and reflect the habits that we teach them."Similarly, all responsibility can't rest with the parents, because kids spend a significant time away from their homes. Schools need to support parents' efforts to teach their kids healthy eating and exercise habits. Source: The Ellsworth American
Labels: community, responsibility, schools
posted by My Overweight Child at 6:17 PM
1 Comments:
I totally agree! Its time for us to make a change and lead by example. Lets stop taking our kids to fast food places and make time and cook healthy meals. ~Weight Control by Shaun Eckhardt
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