Childhood Obesity

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/06/childhood-obesity-rate_n_3714436.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&ir=Healthy%20Living

This article truly caught my attention simply because this issue is detrimental to the nation, moreover the world. Obesity is a pertinent and disastrous factor in deteriorating health, and, as the author points out, it has been recently seen more often in children. The article takes on an ambivalent tone towards the issue, first stating its decline then its incline. I agree with the points the author brings up, that preschoolers with obesity are prone to lifelong obesity and deteriorating life spans as a result. This is most unfortunate because obesity is a factor that can be prevented with the right measures, if not a genetic problem. With the active speaking Michelle Obama did these past couple of years, schools have definitely improved by providing healthier lunch options and vegetarian alternatives. Removing soda machines was also a big step, preventing students from eating junk at school as much as they can. This doesn't automatically help children because outside factors need to be considered as well. Eating right comes from home, where parents should train children from the beginning to eat healthier and take care of themselves and their bodies. Another step could even be improving fast food restaurants by providing less greasy and high calorie foods. Although most of the population would be angry and devastated with the loss of junk food, in the long run these types of options will end up saving more people. Health experts have proven how unhealthy junk food can be, so why not try to prevent these children from consuming so much of it to stop the growth of childhood obesity?