FINAL PROJECT

Final Project: Childhood Obesity

Final Project: Childhood Obesity

Introduction

Obesity in children is a growing global problem. The problem has become so alarming that several international organizations studying the issue very seriously, including the World Health Organization. Obesity in children is a growing global problem. The problem has become so alarming that several international organizations studying the issue very seriously, including the World Health Organization (WHO). According to this, measures must be taken immediately to combat this epidemic and its impact (Kopelman, 2005).

Discussion

When we think about childhood obesity, we point fingers at restaurants like McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's, saying their foods and serving sizes are to blame. I would argue that our lifestyles are really to blame. We are so busy that we go to fast food restaurants out of convenience instead of preparing healthy meals at home. Until we stop ourselves, from going out to eat at fast food places the problem of obesity in the world will not go away. Furthermore, unhealthy but convenient food in some areas became the basis of the diet Professor Kelly Brownell heads the Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale (Campbell, Hesketh, 2007). This organization tries to influence government so that it was engaged in change, "poisoning the environment" of America. The problem, according to the professor, is "an enormous amount of money that can be drawn from the large population". "There is in the Senate and House of Representatives, the people who work hard - he said in an interview with BBC. It includes a lot more of those who enslaved the food lobby." However, problems exist at the societal level. Nearly half of all public schools in the United States have exclusive contracts with companies that produce drinks - and have them share their profits the U.S. beverage industry, some of whom are preparing for imminent actions on this occasion, said that the sale of soft drinks in schools cannot be considered a major factor in the growing number of obese children (Kopelman, 2005). Professor Brownell is confident that this "clockwork ticking bomb" is probably the most important field for the battle for change. "We need to focus on the protection of children - he says. - To change old habits die hard, but treatment may be to prevent" (Campbell, Hesketh, 2007).

As parents, we have a responsibility to prevent obesity in our children by teaching them healthy eating habits. Obviously, the diet of our children is basically to blame, but I also believe there is another cause that is often overlooked: Children today simply do not go outside to play. What did you do after school or on weekends when you were a child? You probably walked home from school. After a quick snack, you probably went outside and played with your friends until it was time to come in for dinner. On the weekends, you may have participated in outdoor activities for most of the day. Back then, how many of your friends were overweight or obese? Now, think about ...