Childhood Obesity/Weight Problems

Childhood Obesity

Children and their weight problems these days. Teen obesity numbers are up to 35% of kids and doesn't seem to be dropping anytime soon. With 60% plus people now considered overweight..i dont see the trend in our eating ways changing. If it weren't for sports this number could be much worse..and it's times like this parents should be encouraging their kids to get into a sport they enjoy or at least do for exercise weekly. I had teenage friends that were obese and never played a sport in their life or desire to..but there never was an adult to put the "bug" in their ear to enjoy playing or participate in one. I don't like soccer..but if it gets kids exercising and that's what they enjoy im all for it! Not only this..when our kids need a role model in these sports..we have the Tiger Woods, A-Rods, McGwires, etc..America is fat..and we as Americans need to fix it..take a hard look in the mirror and don't get down..keep your head up and WORK ON IT!! We put the weight on and We can take it off! Lets not be the jokes of other countries and the jokes of ourselves..lets get healthier and fit and look good while being the best country in the world..and it all starts with our children!