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Averting Childhood Obesity Starts at Home
It is of concern how often families nowadays rely on the education system to instruct their children all kinds of things other than just reading, writing and arithmetic. A lot of parents place the responsibility for avoiding childhood obesity on the shoulders of the school board as well, believing that gym classes and nutrition had better be part of the school's curriculum so that kids can continue to be fit and healthy. But this is a very shortsighted attitude by parents and one that is a surefire recipe for disaster. To fight childhood obesity and to keep youngsters fit and healthy, there must be changes made in the home first and foremost. Read more about Averting Childhood Obesity Starts at Home
Obesity in the USA
Living on less than $18.00 a day for a family of four is insanely difficult alone, but now add living healthy on $18.00 a day and it becomes near impossible. This is the challenge families on food stamps are confronted with daily. In 2006 impoverished states such as Alabama, West Virginia and Louisiana have had growing rates of obesity. For example in 2006 Mississippi was the first state to have 30% obesity among its population according to WebMd.com. USA Today reports five of the poorest states were in the top ten most obese states (Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, West Virginia and Alabama) showing a direct link between income and obesity. USA Today also explains, poverty areas are generally unsafe, have few grocery stores which offer fruits and vegetables, and many housing developments in these areas are not built with sidewalks for exercise. All of these contribute to the obesity epidemic. Read more about Obesity in the USA
The Connection Betwixt Childhood Obesity and Fast Food
Is there in truth a connection between childhood obesity and fast food? The response will deviate depending upon whom you ask. Obviously the fast food industry prefer to deny such an association. But parents had best consider the facts. Obesity is not only a problem of how a child looks. It also means many dangerous and even fatal health conditions. Being overweight is linked to asthma, arthritis, joint damage, heard disease, diabetes, many, gout, sleep apnea, respiratory distress, and chronic pain. So, thinking about whether or not childhood obesity and fast food are linked can mean saving a child's health. Let's look at this subject a bit closer. Read more about The Connection Betwixt Childhood Obesity and Fast Food
The Obesity And Arthritis Correlation
Many people suffer from both arthritis and obesity. But what started it all? Which came first? There are three possible explanations. Read more about The Obesity And Arthritis Correlation |
