Childhood Obesity (unfinished) Essay

Aside from being a serious health risk, children that suffer from obesity are subjected to social consequences that often continue into adulthood. The United States has been known for the larger population of our overweight adults, now our adults are not our only problem, the youth of our nation have taken on the awful eating habits of their parents, aunts, uncles, and even peers. There's not just one explanation of why our children have been getting so big, the reasons range from genetics to socioeconomic status. Sadly this often un-talked about issue refers to both children and adolescents, thus the term “childhood obesity.” Generally when the word "children” is used it refers to six to eleven years of age, and when the word "adolescents" is used it typically refers to twelve to seventeen years of age.

Childhood obesity Over the years, an epidemic has swept over the country and even the world. No it is not a disease, but it is a serious health concern. Obesity is a nation and worldwide problem. As one of the fattest countries in the world, America has many at serious risk. In 2002, date showed that 15% of children and teens are considered overweight; many of these children will probably go on to become overweight adults. The problem with adolescent obesity pretty much begins with the nation as a whole. Now days, laziness is a common trait, found in kids. As video games and television become more and more popular, kids are getting less and less active. Some studies show that children would rather stay inside then go ride bikes or play on a playground. Regular exercise is a part of any growing child’s daily routine. More than a third of young people in grades 9-12 do not regularly engage in vigorous-intensity physical activity. Daily participation in high school physical education classes has dropped from 42% in 1991 to 32% in 2001. With the lack of exercise, children have put

For more than twenty years child obesity has been increasing at an alarming rate....