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Graph of the % of Obese children!
Through the years!
Childhood Obesity and its issues!
Who is to blame?
Childhood obesity is associated with adult head of household’s education level for some children (CDC, 2014).
The other 5% to blame is other family members such as Grandma, or an Aunt, teachers, and other caregivers. They to need to be aware of what they are feeding the children in their care.
How to conquer obesity?
* Eat healthier food
*Talk to your family doctor on ways to be healthier
* Exercise daily
*Teach our children how to eat and live better
* Hold yourself accountable, and also other caregivers, and schools.
*Do not make it a chore but something that is fun and easy to do
This is a simple list of things that can be started now for a healthier childhood.
Check out
https://healthykidshealthyfuture.org/
and also schedule a wellness check up with your doctor for more help on how to combat obesity.
Reference
Center for Disease control and prevention . (2014). Childhood Obesity Facts. N.p.: CDC. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html
Grisolano, L. A. (2013, September 16). The link between obesity and cognitive functions in children. In Transforming Minds. Retrieved October 14, 2015, from http://www.transforminghealth.org/stories/2013/09/the-link-between-obesity-and-cognitive-functions-in-children.php
Mossler, R. (2nd ed.). (2014). Child and Adolescent Development. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education.