Why Trimming the Fat is Difficult, Especially for Kids
According to a study released in 2010, 16.4% of American kids 10-17 are considered obese; in Arizona the figure is over 18%. A number of factors contribute to this problem:
a)a lack of physical activity in schools - budget reductions have led some districts to reduce or eliminate PE classes
b)lack of physical activity after school - video games and television have replaced basketball and baseball (especially in summer) for many kids
c)family income - working poor families often do not have the time or money to provide nutritious meals to their children; fast foods provide a quick but insufficient substitute.
For help or for more information, visit http://www.active.com/, http://www.eatwellbewell.org/, http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/, and http://www.letsmove.gov/.