Parents usually seek the easier route by picking up dinners which are super high in carbs and sodium, or rent movies to pacify the kids after school. These are horrible habits that unfortunately will continue to affect society. Being that we are role models to our kids we should implement better habits like healthy snacks, keep healthy foods in the fridge and pantry, always start the day with a healthy breakfast, meals with the family, chew slowly and enjoy the food. In conclusion, parents have the upper hand in shaping their children eating habits and exercise for a longer brighter future. We are role models, something that people seem to forget so let’s act like it and prevent cardiovascular diseases in children.
Yatin Patel Noel English 101-132 December 2, 2010 The Future of America is Fat Childhood obesity is quickly becoming a major crisis for children across the nation and around the world. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Approximately 300,000 deaths a year in this country are currently associated with overweight and obesity” (“Satcher”). Also, statistics from the article show that, “Obesity incidences among American children have dangerously climbed from 5% in the 1980s to 15.3% in 2000” (“Fighting”). Schools are partly to blame for childhood obesity because of the high-fat, high-calorie, and sugary food they serve. We have a crisis on our hands with childhood obesity on the rise.
Many of these vending machines in school also provide snacks that are high in calories, fats and sugar. Vending machines in schools also contribute to the obesity problem of school children (Neil, K. C). That is why the health of students is affected because they will always find junk food in schools. We are seeing many diseases do to over eating and over society in many ways. It is something we should seriously consider and pay more
The United States spends six to 10 percent of healthcare on costs caused by obesity compared to 2 to 3.5 percent in other western countries (Schwarz & Peterson, 2010). Schwarz and Peterson (2010) also explained that adolescent obesity affects the nation’s ability to serve and protect. This is because more than a quarter of 17 to 24 years olds are not fit enough to enroll in the armed services due to being overweight. Adolescence is a crucial stage for implementing and influencing health behaviors. Many of the habits formed during this timeframe will last well into adulthood (Schwarz & Peterson, 2010).
These could cause the obesity. Although advertising is not the only cause of the rising obesity, it influences children deeply. Therefore, the pressure groups want to limit the junk food advertisings in order to avoid the obesity that could expand to the next generation. The influence of the children in a family is very strong, especially in the family which has only one child. They could persuade their parents to spend money, as their parents often give them what they want.
Advertising and Its Effects on Childhood Obesity It has been said many times before that children are our future. One of the most alarming statistics about our future is the ever-alarming rate of obesity and overweight children in the United States. “Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%” (Childhood Obesity).
It is not the responsibility of private businesses to have the “children’s best interest at heart”, in part that is the job of the parents—to not allow their kids to be manipulated, —the advertising campaigns private companies create, have tremendous influence on what children want to eat. Advertising too easily influences children and the marketing of today’s food industry and this type of disguised advertising, including high exposure to sugary soft drinks, sugary cereals etc… On prime time TV, is a major contributing factor to childhood obesity. Childhood obesity has become a societal
English 1101 11/27/12 There are many PROS to encouraging physical activity in Preschools In the United States today obesity among youth has reached epidemic levels. The Centers for Disease Control state that 16% of children and teens are obese. Obesity has increased the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, sleep disorders and more. Some argue that children mimic their parents. If the parents are obese their children will be obese.
“Science shows that genetics play a role in obesity” (OAC). Some cases of childhood obesity are in children whose parents are obese or have been. “Estimates say that heredity contributes between 5 to 25 percent of the risk for obesity” (OAC). Obesity can not only be blamed in the hereditary genes, but also the eating habits that the parents enforce at their home play a big role. Children need to have healthy eating habits promoted at their home.
Daniel Weintraub, in his article, "The battle against fast food begins in the home", states that parents are to blame for childhood obesity. The essence of Weintraub's argument is that it is the parents responsibility not the government, nor are the fast food companies bound to teach kids how to eat healthy and how to say active. He also mentioned results of statistics made on social economic status and gender, which shows that more kids are overweight due to fast food restaurants, supersizing and lack of exercise. Weintraub refutes these findings by emphasizing how parents are responsible for what their kids eat. As a result, his own recommendations include: limiting the consumption of sodas, junk food as well as avoiding a sedentary lifestyle.