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Obese
Children
in
America
Jacob
A.
Krueger
SPHE461
Current
Issues
and
Trends
in
Fitness
and
Wellness
Instructor:
Leslie
McManus
21
May
2023
Obese
Children
in
America
Obese
Children
in
America
Introduction:
Obesity
in
children
is
becoming
an
increased
health
condition
in
the
United
States,
with
significant
concerns
for
the
well-being
of
children.
Parents
need
to
be
concerned
with
the
issue
of
obesity
among
American
children
because
they
are
the
future
for
this
country.
Understanding
the
importance
of
increasing
daily
exercise
in
children
is
vital
to
parents
to
be
educated
for
the
prevention
of
their
children
becoming
obese.
By
understanding
the
interrelationship
between
obesity
and
the
decline
of
daily
exercise,
parents
can
play
a
crucial
role
in
promoting
healthier
lifestyles
for
their
children.
Community
or
organization
of
Interest:
There
are
multiple
statistics
that
indicate
a
concerning
prevalence
of
obesity
among
American
children.
According
to
a
survey
of
Americans
that
are
between
the
ages
of
2-19,
approximately
18.5%
of
them
are
obese. (Hales,
2020)
This
means
that
there
are
approximately
13.7
million
obese
children
in
the
United
States.
It
is
crucial
for
parents
to
be
aware
of
this
high
number
of
obese
children
because
obesity
among
children
is
associated
with
a
wide
range
of
health
risks.
If
a
child
is
obese,
then
they
have
an
increased
likelihood
to
develop
chronic
health
conditions
such
as
cardiovascular
disease,
musculoskeletal
problems,
and
type
2
diabetes.
(Daniels,
2015)
If
not
properly
corrected,
childhood
obesity
will
continue
into
adult
life,
increasing
the
risk
of
obesity-related
health
issues
later
in
life.
Health
and/or
fitness
problem
in
that
community
or
organization:
The
rise
in
obesity
among
American
children
is
closely
correlated
with
the
decline
of
daily
exercise.
Sedentary
behaviors
in
addition
to
a
lack
of
physical
activity
have
become
2
Obese
Children
in
America
increasingly
prevalent
and
are
largely
influenced
by
the
widespread
use
of
electronic
devices.
Many
children
are
not
spending
most
of
their
days
outdoors
like
children
did
10-20
years
ago,
running
around
with
their
friends
or
riding
their
bicycles
everywhere.
Now,
many
children
spend
a
significant
amount
of
time
indoors
engaging
themselves
with
tablets,
smartphones,
or
video
games,
which
promotes
a
sedentary
lifestyle.
Children
who
are
6
years
and
older
are
recommended
to
only
have
1-2
hours
of
time
devoted
to
an
electronic
device
daily.
(Radesky,
2016)
However,
according
to
the
CDC,
children
between
the
ages
of
8-10
are
averaging
6
hours
of
screen
time
daily
and
children
between
the
ages
of
11-14
are
averaging
9
hours
of
daily
screen
time.
(OSF,
2020)
The
decline
in
daily
exercise,
in
addition
with
increased
sedentary
behaviors,
has
contributed
to
the
rise
in
obesity
rates
among
American
children.
Conclusion:
Obesity
in
American
children
is
a
public
health
concern
that
requires
immediate
attention
and
intervention.
The
increased
sedentary
behaviors,
excessive
screen
time
and
decline
in
daily
exercise,
have
all
contributed
to
the
rise
of
childhood
obesity.
Parents
play
a
crucial
role
in
the
solution
of
this
problem
by
encouraging
regular
physical
activity
and
exercise
with
their
children.
By
understanding
how
the
decline
of
daily
exercise
correlates
with
obesity,
parents
can
become
proactive
in
their
children’s
lifestyles.
Through
proper
education
and
parental
involvement,
parents
can
create
a
healthier
environment
for
American
children
while
reducing
the
exposure
of
childhood
obesity.
References
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Obese
Children
in
America
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S.
R.,
Hassink,
S.
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S.
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M.
R.,
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