Obesity in young children is a serious issue and by not giving them the opportunity to go outside and be active we are forcing this obesity factor upon them. Obesity is the leading factor of many other serious medical problems. As educators, families, friends, and neighbors of young children we need to be their voice. Go to your child's school and share this information with them.
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Childhood Obesity
In today's world children are becoming less and less active, because of all the advances in technology. Many young children are spending their time watching TV, playing computer games, video games, and using iPod and iPad apps. Children need to be spending more time outdoors, running around, playing sports, and just staying active. As if the technology advances are bad enough, schools are starting to get rid of PE and recess. How is this fair to our children, the professionals of our future? The answer is simple. It's NOT.
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I agree that kids need to have time to run around at recess because of the obesity epidemic going on right now. Lots of schools have got rid of their PE programs because of lack of funding, so cutting out recess will lead to more inactivity and worsen the obesity epidemic.
The blog looks great! I agree and like how you are advocating children exercising more and getting outside. Now a days it seems like too many kids stay in and get so wrapped up in video games and youtube.
Physical fitness is key to health for children! I agree with everything you have presented in this blog! You have done a great job advocating for kids!
Physical activity during school is so important. Besides the obesity problem we have, kids need a reason to want to go to school. If you take away all the fun parts like PE, art, home ec, it's just something else kids think the have to do!
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