Childhood Obesity

childho od OBESITY Childhood obesity is a pressing issue in today's society. Obesity rates in the past three decades have tripled. Children in America are at a significantly higher risk of becoming obese or overweight. Not only does this cause health issues later in their lives but it causes children to live a life that could not be fulfilling. IN THE PAST 20 YEARS OBESE AMERICAN CHILDREN AGED 6 -11 MORE THAN DOUBLED 6.5% IN 1980 TO 17% IN 2000 THE RATE AMOUNG ADOLESCENTS AGED 12-19 5% IN 1980 TO 17.6% IN 2000 OF 3 30% 1OF 10F CHILDREN ARE OVER WEIGHT MORE IN HEALTH Зн COSTI PHYSICAL CHILDREN HAVE DAILY 33% WATCH KIDS MORE FAT 1OF 350% 3ARE ACTIVITY THAN MEALS HOURS OF TV A DAY VEGETABLES OF RECOMMENDED FASTFOOD SNACK PORTIONS 2 TO 5 TIMES BIGGER SIZES HAVE GROWN LARGER HEALTHIER CHOICES DRINK EAT PLAY NOT NOT NOT With statistics pointing to childhood obesity rates on the continuing rise Americans need to do something. Americans are responsible for the future of these children. Americans need to take action and become informed about what is happening and provide healthier options for these children. LET'S MOVE AMERICAS MOVE 10 LAISE A HEALHR OENERATION OF RID