Obese Kids...Who's Fault Is It?

10/15/2018

Media, schools, peers, parents or the kids themselves. Whose fault is it that young people are obese?

There are fast food restaurants on every corner and in every supermarket. In addition to fast foods, chemicals, growth hormones, GMOs, sugar and carb addictions, processed foods and super-sizing contribute to the obesity epidemic that is happening all over the world.

The image above shows some hurtful ads that are being run in Canada about obese kids. Read any report on childhood obesity and the percentage of young people who are overweight is alarming. Today, it is difficult to find active kids. They are all either on a phone or a tablet playing games instead of running outside, riding bicycles or skating. And worse, young people who are active have the worst diets, ever.

In my school, I see teens eating hot chips, kool-aid pickles and icing-heavy honey buns for breakfast, double-meat burgers and burritos for lunch, and sodas, chips and sports drinks for dinner because they are in some practice or club or other.

What's disturbing is that usually, overweight young people lead to overweight grown people. And by the time they get to that point, they have accumulated heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, or some other life-threatening illness to add to their weight.

What can we do to stop it? What will you do? How do you feel when you see kids who are overweight? How do you feel when you see the diet and lifestyle of overweight young people?

Read the commentary above, then comment on the following: "How can we as a society make a difference in childhood and teen obesity?"

1. INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

2. Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five.

3. You MUST respond to at least TWO other posts from any student. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
Be sure to--

Be clear about your position
Provide specific support for your argument
Use rhetorical devices and other grammar elements
Write EPIC Content-Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

Due: Fri., Oct. 19, 2018 11:59 p.m. CST

D Parker 8th

10/16/2018 02:40:38 am

Before shaming children for their poor eating habits, mocking their weight and fear mongering them into believing they will drop dead at any moment from obesity, the root of the problem needs to be discovered and acknowledged. Eating disorders and self harm are common enough that people toss the word 'anorexic' around as an adjective for anyone with a waifish body type, adults recount their pasts as fad diet-crazy teens and people know somebody who knows somebody who would force themselves to vomit to get rid of extra calories or cut themselves as a form of self hatred but no focus is given to binge eating because it is normalized. Junk food and fast food like Hot Cheetoes and McDonald's are a staple in a capitalistic society that focuses on getting the job done as fast and cheap as possible. Corporations adapt to entice children to ask their parents for a kid's meal through funny slogans, friendly mascots, cheap toys and animated commercials without any care for the well-being of these kids and their families and nothing is said about it because it is expected. As long as someone is eating, people don't mind if they are eating enough food to stave off hunger for a couple of days at a time. In reality, this is a form of self harm. Do you notice how whenever people are sad, upset or stressed, they are seen eating more or less than usual? This is a reaction to discomfort and seen as a way to fill the void momentarily. Information and resources on binge eating alongside encouragements of exercise and portion control need to be issued rather than making overweight children feel ashamed of their bodies or afraid of dying. No child should be subjected to that kind of treatment even if it is based in concerns for their life span and physical health. Pessimism would only encourage obese children to not adopt better eating habits or replace chips and cookies with apples and carrots because they would believe they are going to die regardless because of their weight.

Makayla Jimerson

10/19/2018 06:30:58 am

I completely agree with you because sometimes, even when you work out or try to eat healthy, it doesn't work. heavyset might be hereditary and they can't help if that's how they look but if they want to try and change, then that's fine.

K. Allen 8th pd

10/20/2018 01:01:03 am

I agree with your statement. Why blame a child when almost anything you decide to eat is terrible, and society encourages you to eat.

T.falls 6th

10/20/2018 05:45:01 am

I disagree with the statement that everyone always turn to food when they are faced with stress. Some people choose not to eat at all instead or even take on other actions like painting, cook etc...

M. Cain 2nd

10/20/2018 07:23:10 am

I completely agree with you about the correct way to address obesity. Too many times people try to scare children that are obese into losing weight instead of helping them find a healthy fix.

T.Tate 1st

10/20/2018 11:10:13 am

I believe you are correct because why shame the child instead of just simply helping that child eat healthier .

N.brown8th

10/20/2018 11:42:56 am

I absolutely agree because some people can’t help that they get bigger in weight. Even when they try to lose it they can’t we can’t put the blame on a person eating . Even when you eat healthy you still have fatty acids in your body .

S. Pirzada 6th

10/16/2018 10:06:47 am

Studies claim that obesity is a dangerous health risk throughout aging and can effect your loved-ones or even emotionally. Just like proves from TV show "My 600-lb Life," those people on the screen are less likely active with their family which makes them feel like a burden. People have a hard time losing weight therefore yet crave for these "tasty" food. Moreover, the blinded supporters of Fat Acceptance Movement rants about "body acceptance" in order to overshadow whose been ridiculed by their shape and believe that their feeling shouldn't deserve to be taunted. Also no one in this world could dictate to change the world's mentality or shape. It may save a spirit but who knows how their life turned out.

Aamya Green

10/18/2018 05:51:39 am

Yes obesity can physically and mentally take a toll on a loved one you should still address the problem. You can give them healthy meal plans and even offer to workout with them. But don’t be judgemental because that can shut them off even more.

K Eagans 3rd

10/19/2018 04:42:43 am

I agree because when kids have support that makes it easier.

Makayla Jimerson

10/19/2018 06:34:07 am

I agree because young kids can help whatever family member needs help with a health plan and/or a diet of some kind while giving their eternal love & support.

D.Gadson

10/19/2018 11:43:51 am

I like your idea of the meal plans and workouts. I agree that families or whoever providing help should be supportive at all times so they can be motivated.

Gonzalez J. 2nd

10/19/2018 07:44:59 am

I disagree with you because no where does it say obese families are less active with each other. There are plenty of documentaries and shows where the whole family is still loving and I wouldn't say "active" but are still involved in each other lives. And yes obese people are ashamed of how they look and to help them and their situation is take away their source of junk food intake. And maybe get them outside on a walk for a certain amount every day. Because most obese people spend most of their time sitting down.

C.Williams 6th prd

10/20/2018 06:33:38 am

I mean that sounds good and all but that’s not answering the question. How can we as a society change childhood obesity?

N.brown8th

10/20/2018 11:46:16 am

I kinda understand where your coming from with the family interaction. But why do they feel less active while still wanting the food they long for ? Some people are pretty confident with there bodies and eating habits .

Marcus Robinson link

10/16/2018 07:58:11 pm

Eating disorders and self harm are common enough that people toss the word 'anorexic' around as an adjective for anyone with a waifish body type, adults recount their pasts as fad diet-crazy teens and people know somebody who knows somebody who would force themselves to vomit to get rid of extra calories or cut themselves as a form of self hatred but no focus is given to binge eating because it is normalized. Junk food and fast food like Hot Cheetoes and McDonald's are a staple in a capitalistic society that focuses on getting the job done as fast and cheap as possible. Corporations adapt to entice children to ask their parents for a kid's meal through funny slogans, friendly mascots, cheap toys and animated commercials without any care for the well-being of these kids and their families and nothing is said about it because it is expected. As long as someone is eating, people don't mind if they are eating enough food to stave off hunger for a couple of days at a time. In reality, this is a form of self harm. Do you notice how whenever people are sad, upset or stressed, they are seen eating more or less than usual? This is a reaction to discomfort and seen as a way to fill the void momentarily. Information and resources on binge eating alongside encouragements of exercise and portion control need to be issued rather than making overweight children feel ashamed of their bodies or afraid of dying. No child should be subjected to that kind of treatment even if it is based in concerns for their life span and physical health. Pessimism would only encourage obese children to not adopt better eating habits or replace chips and cookies with apples and carrots because they would believe they are going to die regardless because of their weight.

D. Hearne 8th

10/20/2018 08:36:57 am

Love how you straight up copy and pasted another student's answer. I don't know if you thought no one would notice or what but I did sweetie. You didn't even try to make it look like it was original. This is an embarrassment to our school and yourself. I just had to clock you real quick.

D.Molo 8th

10/21/2018 02:43:40 am

FACTS....

Plagiarism is a illegal offense and you will be reported for doing such a thing.

We know you name and what class you have Mrs.D authorities will be in their way Tuesday Marcus Robinson.

Shame on you....

R. Leal

10/16/2018 09:51:23 pm

Healthy eating begins at home. If the parents are not encouraging these healthy eating choices and teaching children to be mindful of what they eat then the children will not know. While snacks are okay once in a while eating them on a daily can cause harm in the long run. The United States especially has an obesity problem, with more than one third of adults being obese. Fast food restaurants have taken us by storm, everywhere you look there is some kind of advertisement for a McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys, or PizzaHut. It is hard to ignore these places when driving around the city and if the child is hungry then they often ask their parents to take them to eat. School lunches are considered healthy by the state but after school it is the parents responsibility to know when to say no.

K Eagans

10/19/2018 04:44:03 am

I agree being healthy starts at home because your household is the first influence on you.

J. Griffith 2nd

10/19/2018 10:16:29 pm

I agree since most of the eating habits children and teens develop start at home. Do to abiding by these habits, that increases their chance of becoming obese.

M Taylor 1st period

10/20/2018 04:53:11 am

Mm healthy eating doesn’t necessarily have to start at home or by parents but should be for example Mrs.D she started eating healthier to benefit her when she was out of her parents house and care.. but regardless she seen that the type of food she was eating growing up wasn’t necessarily the healthier thing to consume and most likely did research and seen someone promoting the choice she was looking for.. more people needs to encourage healthy eating in order to someone make an impact that’s how things word now and days.. we feed off of each other

T.Jones

10/20/2018 11:44:03 am

Eating healthy can be hard for those who still live with their parents & their parents are the only providers. That’s when kids begin becoming obese. Once the bad eating habits are formed, they are hard to break as an adult. Not everybody is easily motivated to change their whole diet.

T.Falls 6th

10/20/2018 11:45:43 am

Kids are not going to go the extra step to examine what they eat. Over the course of your life is when you decide that you wanna eat healthily. As a child you just wanna consume anything sweet and fast without thinking about later consequences.

C.Williams 6th prd

10/20/2018 06:37:07 am

Healthy eating does being at home, but healthy eating doesn’t always mean that it’s affordable. Sometimes all the parents can afford is the McDonalds , Burger King and whatever else fast food restaurant that’s near by. You have to take cost of a healthy eating in accountability as well.

T.Jones

10/20/2018 11:46:21 am

I agree with you. Eating healthy can be very costly. Which may be one of the reasons why parents buy the unhealthy food “it is cheaper”. Not only is it cheaper but it as faster & less time consuming.

M. Cain 2nd

10/20/2018 07:26:03 am

I agree with you about the over promotion of unhealthy eating. Healthy eating isn’t promoting half as mush as it needs to. I also agree with you about it being up to the parents to enforce health eating, instead of going to get fast food maybe you could find something at home or even try to meal prep.

K.Brown 2nd

10/20/2018 08:05:20 am

I agree , parents know their child better than anyone ,they should know when and when not to give in to society’s advertisers . Children are the targets for these advertisements and it’s the parents job to not allow their children to get influenced.

Jordan bridges

10/20/2018 08:05:26 am

I totally agree with your opening statement because most of the time your eating a home cooked so it would be best to educate their kids on the meal so they can point out good eating choices instead for just eating whats placed in their face.

D. Jones 3rd

10/20/2018 10:36:31 am

I agree. If you see people around you eating bad it is a natural instinct to follow . Why would you eat some grass and everybody else is eating big juicy burgers

K. Hoard 6th

10/20/2018 10:38:41 am

I agree parents need to be mindful on how they raise there kids when it comes to eating habits because a lot of these kids there parents let them eat whatever . and that the problem they have no controll

J. Maple 8th

10/20/2018 10:47:32 am

I wholeheartedly agree. It’s the parents’ responsibility to watch what their kids are eating on a daily basis.

T.Tate 1st

10/20/2018 11:14:05 am

I agree it all Start with the parent because if the parent is taking the child out to eat everyday which is very unhealthy and that can cause a child to become obese also. Now eating out is not bad everybody deserves a cheat day but everyday no .

B. Haynes 8th

10/20/2018 11:36:53 am

I agree. Home can be a foundation for healthy eating considering what’s being advertised to us as “food”—McDonald’s, Wendy’s, et cetera.

juquanmorgan 1st period

10/16/2018 10:33:10 pm

the kids do it there self because they choose to eat what looks good to them or they like sugar but the parents can stop there kids from eating these food with high sugar rates by buying them only foods that necessary for their bodies cause kids can't buy their own food unless he/she can buy their own food

Aamya Green

10/18/2018 05:47:09 am

I totally agree the children choose what they want to eat. But it’s also the parents responsibility to keep up with the child’s health and diet. So the fault id between both the parent and child.

Gonzalez J. 2nd

10/19/2018 07:51:37 am

Yes I do agree its some of the children's fault but most of the blame goes to the parents for allowing their children to eat this way. If the children see's their parents eating this way, its no question that the kid will not take after their parents. Nine times out of 10 the children will take after their parents.

L.Allen 2nd Period

10/20/2018 10:15:41 am

I disagree partially, because it is true that the kids are making the decision to eat junk for but for what reason and what is their situation like. Maybe teens these days eat fast food because of stress either in school or in their household, depression dealing with a tragic loss (friend or family member). At the end of day is it really the kids fault they are becoming obese or is it the environment he/she is surround by that is affecting their decision to eat this way?

F.Aleman 8th

10/20/2018 06:34:37 am

It's not just the kids fault. Do the kids have that much control to tell their parents fast food is all their eating and that's it? With kids I feel like their very easy to be influence and adults should encourage and enforce healthy eating habits.

Jordan bridges

10/20/2018 08:12:59 am

I agree with what your saying. Most kids will see something good and would want it immediately and as you said their parent can stop them (as much as possible atleast) with the possibility they dont have money to buy it themselves.

Aamya Green

10/18/2018 05:45:22 am

Obesity is a problem that plagues a majority of children in America. There are many ways we could help end obesity. One being advertising veggies and fruits as much as we advertise junk food. Another way would be to have vending machines with healthier options. Also getting fast food places to have healthier options. And having campaigns to raise awareness.

A. Johnson

10/20/2018 01:09:34 am

That’s something that may help, but you can’t force fast food restaurants to sell healthier items, because maybe that will lower in the funds they are bringing in. If the parents took the time out to manage their kids eating that would play a huge role.

I. Chancellor 7th/8th period

10/20/2018 05:34:53 am

With all honesty, obesity plagues a lot of Americans, than it did before. To be honest, America can end this problem, with a lot of easy solutions. In agreement, we should try to advertise health, more than junk food. That would be an awesome plan, because students can eat healthy at school and at home. Lastly, those would be great ideas, if food places did more healthy options and America broadcasted eating healthy more.

J. Maple 8th

10/20/2018 10:50:04 am

Not everyone can afford healthy food, whether it’s advertised or not. Healthier options are expensive, and that’s the bottom line.

L.Allen 2nd Period

10/20/2018 10:20:03 am

I agree with your suggestions on making a difference but I believe it would be difficult to persuade fast food places to promote healthier options while their restaurant is basically build on the platform of selling and making profit off carbs and greasy foods.

J Chandler 6th

10/20/2018 10:35:21 am

Just because there are healthier options on the menu, it doesn't mean that those options are gonna be picked. Some fast food places do have healthier alternatives but its just not what the p;person is wanting or craving.

K.Hoards 6th

10/20/2018 10:41:53 am

That's a good idea we should produce and advertise fruit and veggies more to show them what else is an option out there for them .

R. Leal

10/20/2018 11:43:11 am

I agree that promoting healthier eating choices can help and hopefully influence children and parents to choose healthy. While, it can take a lot of time because the children may already be used to just burgers, pizza, and greasy friend chicken, we should put in the effort. Some may argue that it is more expensive but in the long run your body will appreciate it more. The money that will be spent on these "expensive" healthy eating choices is better spent there than in hospital bills and insulin syringes. Campaigning can influence many!

K Eagans 3rd period

10/19/2018 04:40:47 am

We can help put a stop to obesity by managing how long kids are on devices. Instead of being on devices all day they could be outside. We could also help them see that veggies are good to eat. Get them out of the habit of only wanting fast food. All this can be done by advertising. Whether it’s through tv or social media.

D.Gadson

10/19/2018 11:49:50 am

Yes technology do take up kids play time now, but who some kids would maybe just sit outside mad because they were forced to go outside. Advertising would have a big impact hopefully to catch kids and their parents attention.

I. Chancellor 7th/8th period

10/20/2018 05:58:54 am

Not only managing how long they are on devices, but also managing how long they watch tv. In agreement, they should be outside, but sometimes projects, homework, and studying for exams, can hinder them from going outside. That would be a great plan, to make them use to home cook meals, than getting fast food all the time. That would be a great plan, to advertise eating healthier, on every media platform. Lastly, America can change the obesity problem, that is plaguing us, by changing our habits.

K.Brown 2nd

10/20/2018 08:09:26 am

True , keeping kids active is a smart way to go in order to put an end to obesity . Although , it is most important that this method is still expressed to them as they become teens . The teenage years reveal less urgency to get out and stay active this lack of urgency is the root to teen obesity .

J Chandler 6th

10/20/2018 10:39:04 am

Being on technology does always have a negative effect on health. People can you their technology to help them be more healthier like tracking how many steps they took with their phone, keeping up with their heart rate, blood pressure, etc.

Estevan salas 6th

10/20/2018 11:32:59 am

Kids being kn devices really isnt just the issue. Even if they going outside they probably arent necessarily excersizing. Also, advertising like this would mever make it in america because out society of too sensitive to things like this. We need education. Not a marketing campaign.

Makayla Jimerson

10/19/2018 06:27:06 am

One way we can help child/teen obesity is getting more organizations & also take their phones so they can actually see how a healthy life can actually be. Another thing we can bring up is vegetables and fruit so they can expect how much they can eat and when they can eat it to live a healthy life.

T. Young 2nd period

10/20/2018 08:17:40 am

I agree with you about taking the phones away from kids because their phones are their distraction and not painting a good picture for healthier things that they need in their life.

Gonzalez J. 2nd

10/19/2018 07:35:40 am

When people are reading these articles, the first thing they think is that its the Fast Food places fault. And that because of these fast food places kids become obese. I'm not gonna sit here and say that fast food places have nothing to do with kids becoming obese, but it's not entirely their fault either. The blame here is to be put on their parents 100%. The reason these kids are becoming obese is because their parents are not restricting them from the amount of junk food and fast food intake. If these parents would restrict kids from sugar, junk food, greasy food, etc. then maybe there wouldn't be as much obese kids as there are today. For example my parents would never let me eat candy or chips without asking them first or eating dinner first and even when I did ask them, they would still me no. My parents would rarely let me go to fast food restaurants as well. They would always tell me how bad it was for me, but on the contrary my parents are Mexican and my mom would always cook or my dad would grill. So the question here would not be what the society can do to help, but what can there parents do to restrict the amount of junk food their children intake and what can the parents change about themselves that will also contribute.

A. Johnson

10/20/2018 01:04:12 am

Yes, it’s 100% the parents fault, all the fast food restaurants are doing is making their money, they aren’t forcing anyone to shop with them. Parents play a big role in a child being obese, maybe they don’t know the correct eating habits themselves.

F.Aleman 8th

10/20/2018 07:09:04 am

I do believe that parents should motivate their kids and make sure their active but i think some parents do as much as they can. It's not only the parents who can influence a kid.

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

10/20/2018 09:15:48 am

That would be a great question because, not all kids are obese so not all of society is at fault. The parents should want their kids to live a long healthy life without disease. However, it is there choice on how they choose to raise their kids but they will be the ones to blame with any health problems fall upon the kids.

J. James 6th period

10/20/2018 11:42:50 am

I agree with you when you said its the the parents fault. Parents should regulate what their children consume.

R. Leal

10/20/2018 11:53:02 am

I agree that the parents play the biggest role in abstaining their children from unhealthy eating choices. They are the children's biggest influencers growing up and should make responsible decisions around them . Healthy eating doesn't have to be "eating grass", it can be a simple home cooked meal. When people hear "healthy", salads and vegetables come to mind but it does not have to be that. Like you mentioned in your example healthy eating can be a grill outside in your patio or some spaghetti your mom made. There is always a choice and the parents need to step up and do what's best for the children.

J. Griffith 2nd

10/19/2018 10:12:46 pm

How we as a society can make a difference in childhood and teen obesity is by regulating a diet. Most teens often become obese by all of the snacks they eat. If they were introduced to a healthier alternative, it would be a great way for them live their life. Childhood obesity is what happens over a period of time from being a child growing up to be a teen. The food and snacks they eat during that period of time determines how they might turn out.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

12/8/2018 12:46:46 pm

J. Griffith, I agree obesity happens over a period of time. Most obese children are those who were allowed to learned how to gorge on baby formula, eating baby cereal and table foods too early as a infant, and then eat fast foods and unhealthy choices as they were growing up. It’s about learned behaviors and/or changes in eating or lifestyle behaviors and exercise or physical activity.

M.Hollywood 2nd

10/19/2018 11:22:53 pm

Social media influences a lot of teenagers behaviors. If a healthier lifestyle was projected by the people they idolize then maybe they would reform the way they eat. Society only displays poor eating habits and doesn’t depict people going outside. Most children conform to the things they see others doing and if they are shown better habits they will use them. The best way to relate to children is by including something that they are interested in and it will make all the difference.

S. Pirzada 6th

10/20/2018 02:16:44 am

I somewhat see the cost of this idea. Celebrities are used as a marketing tool for fads of products. And when they dazzled us to see what they are using as well that everyone will want to try it out.

M Taylor 1st period

10/20/2018 04:24:38 am

YEP they need to stop promoting reckless eating habits.. look.. in the commercials do your ever see a big person eat on some McDonalds.. or smacking on candy.. no cause they not the ones who eats it daily.. that’s what they wanna make it seem like though

T. Young 2nd period

10/20/2018 08:01:47 am

I agree with you because kids only really pay attention to what other people are doing. If they don’t see good healthy things then they won’t be healthy.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

12/8/2018 12:50:00 pm

I feel if taught early to eat healthier food choice and to be active physically in outdoor play and sports this could be a plus to prevent obesity from infancy throughout childhood to teen life. Children learn to make choice so, learn and choice again if the difference. Fast food don’t make parents or teens purchase fast food. People are taught to have a taste for the unhealthy food choices which makes them desire it.

A. Johnson

10/20/2018 12:59:08 am

That’s not right, shaming kids over something that starts at home. Kids will eat candy all day if they are able to, but it’s the parents responsibility to make sure they eat their vegetables daily, and get all of the vitamins and nutrients they need. Yes, there are fast food restaurants at every corner, but your the adult, you say no not today. It’s not the kids fault that they aren’t eating right, they don’t purchase the food, fix the food, they only eat what is given to them.

S. Pirzada 6th

10/20/2018 02:25:47 am

Parents really need to break the habit of eating out when they don't feel like cooking. It's makes kids believe that eating out is better than a homecook meal.

J. Griffith 2nd

10/20/2018 04:03:17 am

I agree basically because most of the child’s eating habits are made by the parents. If anyone is to be responsible for this it would have to be the parents.

C. Capel

10/20/2018 07:01:01 am

I agree with this because I call circumstance to this . I would also say other students ,as well as faculty and staff,and themselves. Things start with you if you’re willing to change as a person then you will.

I. Jones 6th Period.

10/20/2018 08:33:00 am

I wouldn’t say parents should cut eating out all together, it’s okay for families to go out every once in a while. Just don’t make it a frequent habit .

T.Harris 6th

10/20/2018 09:54:50 am

Just because u give kids vegetables doesn’t mean they will eat them. You have to try things out with kids now days everything isn’t good & they don’t taste the same. I was always told that it’s good for your health but it’s was never my cup of tea. You can eat how u feel & be okay just work out every now and then to level out the eating that you are doing. Kids only eat what they want to is the correct way to put this .

J.hurd 2nd

10/20/2018 10:52:49 am

I agree with you on everything. Parents need to stop taking their kids to these fast food restaurants , because it's killing their bodies. They should be trained to eat healthy and also to have a good diet.

M Taylor 1st period

10/20/2018 04:19:20 am

Okay... for one they shouldn’t have even posted or published that type of thing about the obese kids or towards the fact the obese people are present you know.. they’re trying to shame them into what ? not being obese. some can’t help how they eat hence eating disorders.. stress.. being “too skinny” or small.. anorexia.. a low self esteem or depression can even cause you to eat more.. it’s no one’s fault.. but society.. the 21st century makes it no better by placing byproducts or processed food in stores to sell to young people they claim that obesity is just a huge problem.. it may be because it cause ways to kill us off but placing it and showing it off the way they are making them seem like outcast and everything else isn’t right.. selling healthier food in the place of fast food.. it can still be fast food just improvements to where it won’t cause fattening or cancers or a disease . and homemade meals can even lead to obesity so fast food it’s just the only cause it’s just the main one. advertising healthy food making it bigger than the food that is know to us can make a whole lot better but first changing the fact that obesity is a thing and how it’s seen needs to happen because that could make them hide and possibly encourage them to EAT INAPPROPRIATELY.. what do most people do when they cope from being sad ? they eat.. eat what ? Junk food ! so really.. why make them feel horrible about a problem concerning them instead of comfortable to where they would open up about it in order to fix it.. not everyone doesn’t learn off of criticism..

I. Chancellor 7th/8th period

10/20/2018 04:49:41 am

To begin with, as a society, can make a big difference on the topic dealing with obesity.First of all, we can promote exercise, instead of food chains or restaurants. Plus, we should make health and physical education, a core class like; math,english, and etc. Also, we can limit the amount of food our children can eat. Lastly, we can influence the vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, in our homes.

C.Capel

10/20/2018 06:58:09 am

I totally agree ,but what if more celebrities started campaigns to? You think that would change outlook?

I. Jones 6th Period

10/20/2018 08:30:26 am

I partially agree with your response. When teens were required to take a “P.E.” course in high school , the only thing they would do is walk around the gymnasium until it was time to go and eventually they all gave up and ended up just sitting around the whole period. With that said, it wouldn’t really matter if highschool still required a P.E course. Although in elementary, children and teachers actually took P.E. seriously and did little activities.

J.McCarter 2nd pd

10/20/2018 11:54:13 am

Technically physical education is a core class because its a class needed to be taken to graduate. We just need the people educating us on the subject of physical education to take it more serious. I think people should promote exercise but its the matter of how you decide to promote it. Being forced to exercise will not be effective because their are people like me who’d prefer not to be forced to do anything but would much rather enjoy by choice. They could maybe make more dance video games that require you to move your body. That way it is more appealing to today’s kids who are more prone to play video games.

C.Williams 6th prd

10/20/2018 06:31:09 am

Obese children need a very detailed medical evaluation by a pediatrician or family physician to consider the possibility of a physical change. If they have a physical disability, the only way to lose weight is to reduce the number of calories being eaten and to increase the level of physical activity. Lasting weight loss can only occur when there is self-motivation. Since obesity often affects more than one family member, making healthy eating and regular exercise a family activity can improve the chances of successful weight control for the child. The change comes from the preparation of changing.

D. Tonche 8th pd

10/20/2018 08:00:30 am

I think you response is logical, a child's bad eating habits often stem from their parents

Jniquea jackson

10/20/2018 11:01:01 am

I agree with you at a certain point. At a young age yes it’s the parents responsibility to look after what the child eats . But once the child gets at a age where they know right from wrong it’s not the parents fought if the child become owerweight . Everyone have a choice and the right choice is up to you.

J. James 6th Period

10/20/2018 11:45:31 am

I agree with you when you said children need the self motivation. if you are't determined to make change within yourself first then your circumstances won't change.

T.falls 6th

10/20/2018 06:36:05 am

Kids consume most of the unhealthy foods that they eat at home like fast food, junk food etc. This proves that the parents play a major roll in child hood obesity.Society gives us the resources to boost the chances of teen obesity but parents must give the concent to partake in the things society offers. For example when you go to McDonald’s and order a meal with a small fry and drink, the employees are some times required to ask you to upsize your meal. Causing us to increase the amount of calories we intake which increase the chances of weight gain. Lastly, Parents should also cook more at home which is more healthier for kids than fast food.

C.Capel

10/20/2018 06:55:34 am

Well first I will say that eating habits and what you eat happen in the home .We could only encourage as we don’t know anyone’s circumstances and why they eat the way they do.When I see children or kids I look at the parent then I say maybe it’s genetics .Although like I once said the way you eat starts at home so I think we should could send out letters,advertise,or even have a meeting with parents on bettering the upcoming generations. This thing could also happen with children ,as we should better ourself and community around us.

F.Aleman 8th

10/20/2018 06:58:23 am

In our generation, instead of being outside and active teens and kids rather stay inside and their phones. Also on billboards and commercials fast food restaurants are always being promoted. As a society, I think we should promote healthier eating more than fast foods and parents should motivate kids to be active and healthier eating choices. If social media would promote being active and healthier eating choices I think people would be outside and eating better more because they would see it as a trend. Also as a parent you should want the best for your kids so promoting better eating choices and making sure your kids are active would help them in the long run.

T.Harris 6th

10/20/2018 09:50:28 am

This sounds great we should promote better foods on television but just because we promote it doesn’t mean kids will eat it. They should keep the children active but it’s a different story for teens it takes a little more work. People will do only what they want so if they see a famous person eating it that might just be the only way.

C. San Roman

10/20/2018 11:34:41 am

Not only should we promote it, we should implant it early on in a kids life, through having healthy habits.

B. Haynes 8th

10/20/2018 11:42:01 am

Exactly. Advertisement plays a huge role in one of the reasons for obesity. Maybe if there were healthier foods being promoted rather than fast food, children would already know the importance of good eating habits.

R.Hannon 6th

10/20/2018 11:50:09 am

I mean but the thing is, if the child is old enough then why is it the parent fault for feeding what the SOCIETY is bringing into the homes or even SELLING through all famous markets that we shop at today. So really it’s not our parents not the child’s fault until the child is grown enough to make a change to eat better and stay fit.

M. Cain 2nd

10/20/2018 07:16:22 am

I believe one of the main ones to make a difference in childhood/teen obesity would be to monitor just how much time is spent on technology verses how much time is spent outside doing physical activity. Talking about healthy eating habits can be overwhelming for those that are obese because they’ve heard it all before. If you ask anyone that feels that they’re overweight the first thing they normally say is that they tried eating healthy but it didn’t work or they saw no change. By telling them to just eat healthy it’s an insult to all or their tries. Instead you could find a way to make their favorite healthier, this way that aren’t being thrown into a new cycle and expected to immediately catch on. Simply cutting down on fats or adding vegetables makes a difference. Another way I think we can make a change in childhood/teen obesity is by having a little more empathy for others because nobody willing chooses to become obese and you never know someone’s situation. Eating healthy may not be an option in the child’s life due to money issues or time. It is a lot easier to go through the drive through and get a meal for $10 than going to the store and buying fresh vegetables or fruit. Or they may have an unaddressed eating disorder such as binge eating which can lead to weight gain. Lastly I believe that we should look into the mental state of any children that may be obese because depression and anxiety can lead to weight gain. Food may be their security when they are feeling lonely or low self esteem.

M. Cain 2nd

10/20/2018 07:18:59 am

I meant to say favorite meal healthier

T. Young 2nd period

10/20/2018 07:47:18 am

Instead of talking bad on kids that are obese or are going through things that force them to rely on food or outside things, people should reach out to each other and talk to them. Kids in today’s society deal with bullying and other problems that force them to use food as comfort. Having a fast food on every corner and junk food in every store, it allows easy access to everyone. School, parents, and the kids should work together to find solutions that would both benefit the kids health wise and be up to their liking. Also, people need to stop publicly bashing kids for their weight and making them feel really bad about what they’re going threw. Humiliating kids only makes the situation worse because once the get depressed or sad they’re going to run to the only thing that won’t call them bad names, which is food.

D. Tonche 8th pd

10/20/2018 07:57:00 am

I agree with your statement because I have experienced the same thing. My family often shamed me for being over weighed, it only made me feel worse.

Jniquea jackson

10/20/2018 10:57:40 am

I have also but the negative comments mad me do nothing but push myself a little harder. Now I’m at a point in life can’t nobody tell me nothing about myself. Even if you seek and try to be healthier and eat right people still going to have things to say . My advice to anyone overweight is be you but in Thebes process think about yourself and how you want to be the rest of your life.

D. Tonche 8th pd

10/20/2018 07:53:45 am

As a society we can make a difference in childhood and teen obesity by educating the public about nutrition and exercise. I know multiple people who wholeheartedly believe that their diet and daily exercise has no effect to their health. Majority of the public has this same mentality. That is because they are ignorant about how these external factors have a toll on our internal health system. One of the healthiest countries is Japan because their daily diet consists of carbohydrates, vegetables, and fruits as well as fish and meant. In 2005 the Japanese government issued a recommended food guide to the public. The participants in which closely followed that guide had a 15% lower mortality rate. The US does not take any initiative like this, instead it finds outrageous ways to increase the public’s consumption. For example, while visiting the Texas State Fair I bore witness to the inventive foods this country has to offer, one of them being a five pound hamburger. The fair itself hosts an abundance of food, if that doesn't speak volumes on the outlook that this country has for nutrition I don't know what does.

D. Hearne 8th

10/20/2018 08:42:58 am

Like you said, the U.S. finds ways to increase the populations consumption. Suggesting the government to put less focus on the products that bring in more money wouldn't work. They look out for their pockets before they look out for their people.

C. San Roman

10/20/2018 11:26:23 am

We have of the same ideas, but why stop at teaching only nutrition and exercise, when we can also show be showing the consequences of having a poor diet.

R.Hannon

10/20/2018 11:54:33 am

The example of the state fair was spot on , but why do you think they advertise a 5lb burger ? In my opinion its just the government asking for money through a way that they know people will buy into without any hesitation. Rather they think it will kill them or not

Jordan Bridges

10/20/2018 07:54:56 am

Us as a society can change the outcome of obesity. I do believe that the cause of being overweight can go both ways because,we see so many food commercials every day also parents would buy and make unhealthy meals for us to consume. On the other hand older indvidual know the possibilities of intaking all these toxic food. Most kids from atleast 5 and up know that a whole bunch of junk isnt nutritional but they eat it any way. A solution to lower the rate of obesity is for parents and companies etc to make healthy and good tasting meals/snacks.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

10/20/2018 09:17:43 am

I think your comment is true because my mother and people I know go to McDonalds when they either dont have money or time to get something healthy. It's never really your choice when you're young. As a kid, you cant tell your parents what to get you because they are the ones with money.

K. Brown 2nd

10/20/2018 08:00:22 am

Nowadays, all you see is children’s eyes held captive to some type of electronic .Teens use technology for entertainment but, most importantly knowledge .If we as a society can put out useful information about obesity ,using technology ,we can prevent this epidemic.Since there is no prime suspect responsible for obesity ,we must give information directly to the victims . Parents ,Schools ,and Food industries are to blame for obesity in America but , let’s start with the kids themselves being aware of what they’re taking on.

R. Garcia 8th

10/20/2018 10:52:30 am

I agree with your approach. However i believe it would be more effective on teens instead of children. Children do spend a tremendous amount of time using technology, however, children are more interested in the entertainment aspect of technology rather than the informational one.

I. Jones 6th Period.

10/20/2018 08:24:06 am

Child/Teen obesity starts at home. In most cases, parents do not monitor their child’s food intake which leads to obesity. Obesity isn’t always the child’s OR the parents fault, it could be the lifestyle that family is accustomed to, rather it be eating fast food regularly or just eating junk food most of the day. Child/teen obesity can also be a symptom of depression. There are many causes of obesity, it’s not just eating bad foods. To help with the pressing issue of child/teen obesity, parents should start watching what their children eat and push them to get active more. Social media can help along with child/teen obesity by persuading children and teens to eat well and go workout or get active. Children and teens are influenced by social media which is why it would be a great idea to promote healthy habits on there .

Z. James 8th

10/20/2018 10:51:19 am

Social media has led to obesity as well. Social media capture the attention of teens so they won't be able to get active. Additionally, it persuades them to eat poorly due to all of the food pages and advertisements.

Jniquea jackson

10/20/2018 08:28:25 am

I truly feel there is no more to blame for a kids obesity. I believe there is a choice. The choice for that child is to eat what you like and be obese or eat healthier. There are some case where genetically being bigger runs in there family. But that’s all a choice to change that or not . Just not the fake to be smaller just healthy. Society can play a roll by having more healthier options at local stores. Also reducing the number of fast foods. But just because fast foods are being reduced don’t mean there choice is going to change in the food options they would like.

D. Hearne 8th

10/20/2018 08:29:19 am

We as a society have been trying to fix the obesity issue for years. I don't think that it will ever be fixed. Not easily at least. At young ages kids can develop coping mechanisms for what ever they are going through. Eating is one of these, which affects the child negatively when it comes to health. Unhealthy food options are also the easiest to grab for when you live in a fast pace world like this because they are quick to grab at counters, by the front doors of the stores, the front of every isle, ect. I bring this up because these are marketing and sales tricks that stores use to make more money. If society wants to decrease obesity rates then we would have to force stores to change how they market products.

M. Sanchez 6thpd.

10/20/2018 09:03:49 am

It is very common that kids eat to deal with whatever they are going through. That is why parents should encourage them to express their feelings instead of eating them. It will help them later on in life. Though it won't be easy to get rid of obesity it is possible.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

10/20/2018 09:13:22 am

I agree that the obesity problem will never be fixed. There are people who actually dont care about being fat and have no desire to change. And even if people wanted to change, just as you said, the marketing makes eating bad food tempting.

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

10/20/2018 09:00:03 am

Obesity is something that has affected millions of people around the world. It is so common now to eat fast food or out because it is too much work to cook a home meal. Overweight kids are more common now than before and the parents are to blame. If the kids were to stay away from fast food and join a sport or become active, obesity would not be something to worry about. To stop obesity, kids should be required to be active for at least one hour and eating fast food should never be an option. As a society we should stop eating fast food altogether, study have shown that it causes diseases and early death.

Z. James 8th

10/20/2018 10:47:53 am

Fast food has took over the dinner tables. People are either too lazy or don't have the time to meal prep for the family. However , fast food is not just the only cause. For instance; over seasoned food, grease, fats, and etc.

S. Lara 6th period

10/20/2018 11:55:01 am

Children should be required to be active for a set amount of time but getting rid of fast food completely is impossible. Eating fast food leads to obesity but it is not the only factor. As long as one watches their food intake and physical health obesity should not be a problem.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

10/20/2018 09:09:59 am

As a society we can make a change in child obesity by making whoever we know that is obese get on a diet. If we have a friend or family member who is obese we could make them exercise and drink water. We could also encourage them because encouragement can give a person confidence to change. If you exercise with someone you know who is obese that will make them more comfortable too. We can change childhood obesity, but it is also up to the person who is obese. If they dont work towards losing weight, there won't be any change.

J.hurd 2nd

10/20/2018 09:59:57 am

Parents should be responsible and manage their kids diet and how much exercise they get. If kids aren't getting the right nutrients and protein they need , then the parents should step in and have them change their habits.

D.Gadson 6th

10/20/2018 09:39:48 am

Obesity with children can be solved by giving them a meal plan. Someone can also give them a activity sheet to stay active and move around. The society all together can have better food choices in restaurant and stores. The problem is there is a fast food place on every corner. Although obesity is common through a lot of children someone should come up with a organization and let everyone get together and work towards their health.

J.hurd 2nd pd

10/20/2018 09:43:02 am

Obesity is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat. Being extremely obese means you are especially likely to have health problems related to your weight.
The good news is that even modest weight loss can improve or prevent the health problems associated with obesity. Dietary changes, increased physical activity and behavior changes can help you lose weight. Prescription medications and weight-loss surgery are additional options for treating obesity.

T.Harris 6th

10/20/2018 09:45:45 am

If we first start by changing the way kids and how they are active on the daily basis we wouldn’t have such a big problem with obesity. The people as a whole knows that beef isn’t good for us but yet we still eat it. We should give our kids turkey meet because they don’t stuff those with steroids. Then kids eat without working we should make them put the foods,tablets down and make them get active. This generation lack all of those because electronics are taking over. We should start with the school activities then home because we have to start somewhere.

J. Maple 8th

10/20/2018 10:06:38 am

Children are obese because parents don’t pay attention to what is being put into their bodies.

S. Lara 6th period

10/20/2018 11:51:51 am

Parents don’t pay enough attention to their kids eating habits but kids should also know what they are putting into their own bodies. When they get older no one is going to pay attention or even care what they eat. If we want change parents as well as kids need to pay attention to food intake.

L.Allen 2nd Period

10/20/2018 10:08:41 am

There are many kids and adult families who are obese not because they choose to eat junk food mostly everyday but possibly because of depression,low self-esteem, or family tragedies. I believe that it is our choice and decision to determine what we as teens put in our body, but I support the claim that there is no excuse for you to be overly immunizing junk food into your body. However, in order, to stop the madness with fast food,sugars,carbs, etc it has to be up to the person to want to change into a different lifestyle for themselves. In addition, he/she has to be self motivated in order to evolve into a healthier life. To prevent obese kids today school programs or any type of program should provide kids with healthy snakes like fruit cups,yogurt,crackers,etc. And parents at home should keep there child productive whether it's in sports or forcing you kid to play outside,riding a bike, or playing tag but I think its the parent job to make technology the last thing on their child mind.

R. Garcia 8th

10/20/2018 10:38:33 am

While not everyone has access to quality foods, i do understand and agree that in the case where there is access to quality foods, as teens it is our choice to determine what goes into our bodies, however, this could be a challenge if as a child you developed a habit of always consuming unhealthy foods.

K. Banks 6th

10/20/2018 10:16:20 am

We can start by promoting healthier lifestyles. Nearly every commercial break advertises fast food instead of veggies/fruit. Making kids participate in a sport or to simply go out and run could help them burn calories on the daily. Once they get used to being active and eating healthy, their cravings for junk food wouldn’t be so high. We as a society can make a difference by becoming positive influences to those around us.

R. Garcia 8th

10/20/2018 10:18:09 am

In order to tackle the problem of childhood and teen obesity as a society, we must first be informed of where and how it originates. In summary, food chains, parents and schools could be made responsible for rising obesity rates. It is no secret that portion sizes in restaurants have drastically become larger throughout the years and it seems that as these increased, so did childhood and teen obesity rates. This alone however is not enough to pin the blame on food chains. Parents are responsible for what their child eats, so it is their job to make sure they are helping to create healthy eating habits that will be carried on to their child’s later years. Yet despite their efforts, these could be undone by the choice of food within schools since schools often do not offer nutrient rich healthy foods to students. Therefore, in order to make a difference in childhood and teen obesity, we as a society must decrease our portion sizes and parents and schools should help help create healthy eating habits.

J. Maple 8th

10/20/2018 10:19:01 am

Children are obese because parents don’t pay attention to what their kids are eating. Most don’t have the time or the mind to monitor their food intake. Obesity is also a matter of class. Kids whose parents rely on food stamps and welfare don’t get the same kinds of foods as kids in wealthy families. For example, a family on food stamps will spend their money on cheap, easily prepared food with no substance so their kids can make and eat it quickly without paretns having to worry about it. Wealthier families can afford the non processed, non GMO, and way more expensive products. The best way to cut down on obesity is to make healthier options available to those who can’t afford them. If children are presented with more variety, then the likelihood of them eating junk will decrease.

D. Jones 3rd

10/20/2018 10:50:50 am

I disagree with you opinion because what does food stamps have to do with eating the right thing ..

K.Phillips 6th

10/20/2018 10:58:21 am

Correct and that's why kids are eating chips and drinking soda for breakfast , lunch and dinner because there parents are not moitoring what's going on

D.Molo 8th

10/20/2018 12:01:03 pm

This is all factual. Parents would give their kids arms and legs of a monkey if they sold it at McDonald’s of Canes. Kids follow what’s shown because they aren’t financially equipped to do it on their own. Parents do the most. They give their kids garbage.

K. Hoard 6th

10/20/2018 10:35:33 am

This all starts with there parents , they should not want to see there kids growing up overweight getting picked on or just suffering from there size. We need to come together and have a program that shows kids that at a young age if they don't eat right , get a great amount of exercise , and in take the proper amount of water there life could be over just by not taking proper care . A solution that could help these kids is if these parents start cooking for there kids a home cook meal could help them start eating at home more and want to eat food that provides nutritious stuff to there body . Also as a society we need to stop making fun of overweight kids because that leads to stress/ depression which makes them eat more .

Estevan Salas 6th

10/20/2018 10:46:56 am

I completely agree with what Ms. Hoard has stated. Parents often times do not have enough time to cook the healthiest meals or just dont know how/ what to cook. I think a good high-school workshop or even an education center for obesity would be good. People need to be educated on what is really happening to these kids.

J.Perez 6th pd

10/20/2018 11:02:51 am

What if their parents can't afford to choose healthier options. Some parents can't afford to take time out of their day to cook with so much work they have going on.We don't need to just educate the public about childhood and teen obisety but to also provide help. Create options that provide struggling families with healthy foods. Open up restaurants that don't use chemicals in their foods and promote exercise.

S.Johnson 7th/8th

10/20/2018 11:13:12 am

As the country progresses having family meals and cooking time with healthy food at the table has simply vanished. If parents would take the time out and cook or learn how to cook then they chance of obesity could decrease.

Z. James 8th

10/20/2018 10:36:02 am

It begins at a young age with dieting and exercise.Simply replacing those Cheetos or Oreo's with an Apple or bowl of grapes will begin a healthy life. Engaging in outside activities like riding a bike, going to a park, or going for jog will ensure a child long livelihood. Although, when it comes to teenagers they should be required to incorporate a healthy diet and work out one-two hours a day. Working out will either help you lose weight or burn the fat/build muscle. There should be no excuse on fixing teen obesity either your going to lose the weight or build muscle. It is all about patience and confidence.

K.Phillips 6th

10/20/2018 10:55:27 am

it does start at a young age these parents are allowing there kids to grow up on eating junk for dinner and not caring . These kids are going to be forever un healthy

J.Perez 6th pd

10/20/2018 10:57:38 am

It's true switching out bad habits for better ones can have an impact on our health. However the problem lies with getting people to do it. People find it easier to engulf themselves in junk food and to binge watch shows than to go out and exercise. How can we motivate this generation to go out and work out? Technology makes that nearly impossible.

S.Johnson 7th/8th

10/20/2018 11:11:49 am

I have once read an article that shows how eating healthy can carve out the bad cravings one person may have. For example, if you want ice cream simply eat pineapples and you will no longer feen for ice cream because the fruit played as a sweet. Things like this should be put out for everyone to know and not just some.

Estevan Salas 6th

10/20/2018 10:44:10 am

As a society i dont think we will be able to change the stigma of the obese. I think a lot of child-hood obesity has a lot to do with what the parents allow their kids to eat. I can personally speak from experience, i am fat lol, my parents didnt really manage what i ate and we werent able to eat the most healthiest food. My mom was working 2 full time jobs with barely enough time to even cook a meal, this is also a problem. You see, as a society people are getting busier and busier. People gain weight because fast food is available everywhere, whenever they are hungry. Americans busy scheldue, poor decisions, horrible time management, and ignorance is why we, including myself, are obese.

K. Banks 6th

10/20/2018 11:25:28 am

Parents observing the food that their children put in their mouth would benefit the cause.

D. Jones 3rd

10/20/2018 10:48:28 am

We can stop child obesity by just getting rid of unhealthy foods all together...which isnt possible so it’s really the parents job. Everyone in the home has to to it together. You can’t expect you child to eat right if you’re not even doing it,but me on the other hand i can’t eat healthily . Healthy food is nasty . When i see over weight kids i know they are happy so I’m happy. People should do and eat how they want

J.Perez 6th pd

10/20/2018 10:53:11 am

We live in a society where everything is fast paced. Which is why fast food restaurants exist. Children are obese because they are surrounded by unhealthy options. Especially children from lower income families. This is because families with a lower income are more likely to buy a four dollar meal from a fast-food joint than organic foods from a store. Either because they don't have the money to afford it or they see it as a waste. If we want to eliminate the increase of obesity in children we have to make healthier options easier to obtain. However we have to keep in mind that our health is our responsibility.

K. Banks 6th

10/20/2018 11:19:31 am

Making healthier food easier to obtain would help decrease obesity in children and teens.

J Chandler 6th

10/20/2018 10:53:22 am

I don't think that there is anything we can do to permanently stop child and teen obesity because you can't take away every unhealthy option. People have to the right to choose what they want eat and when they want to eat it, but we can possibly decrease obesity by making every option a healthier option. Reduce the amount of fat,sodium, and sugars in every Big Mac, Large fry, etc. and lets go from there and see where that leads us.

S. Lara 6th period

10/20/2018 11:49:29 am

I agree with you there’s not a permanent solution that’ll fix obesity but including a healthy option will help. This would be a step closer to helping everyone live a health lifestyle.

K.Phillips 6th

10/20/2018 10:53:48 am

Let's gone ahead and replace these left or right twix poster and put up some fruit and veggies because these kids don't know what else is out here for them . These parent must don't know either because they don't try to help there kids out by saying " hey lets stop eating out and make meals at home " Kids are some what to listen to there parents before anyone else . Yes your kid is active but you not giving your kid what the body needs such as your water intake and much more . The society also needs to stop making joke of these kids because it leads to much more issues than what they have on them already .

N. Medina 6th

10/20/2018 11:25:42 am

I agree with you completely, I feel if other were to take down advertisements of junk food and replace it with healthier and tastier foods many more children’s and teenagers would eat better things. Parents are usually busy and that causes them to not really care what their children intakes.

D.Molo 1st

10/20/2018 11:55:52 am

I concur with part of this statement. Reason being is that taking down junk food advertisements wouldn’t do anything but boost their business; when you try taking things away from people they’re going to find a way to get to it. The parents being busy is an excuse because it doesn’t take much to go to a Whole Foods or a healthy restaurant and eat. The problem is lazy parents and it’s hurting their kids and now they’re blaming their kids for being fat ,when it was them making their kids fat.

C. San Roman 2nd

10/20/2018 10:54:19 am

Every habit starts when we are young. As we all know, children are fundamentally influenced by their surroundings, the earlier we start introducing healthy habits (ex: eating moderately,healthy food,and getting at least 15 minutes of exercise) the more chance we have of decreasing the percentage of kids being obese.

N. Medina 6th

10/20/2018 11:28:03 am

I agree with you because if children at a young age were taught to eat healthier they would continue to use those eating habits as they grow up.

G. Musa 6th period

10/20/2018 10:56:17 am

How do you get rid of childhood obesity? You don't because not everyone wants change in their life. Child obesity is high due to genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, or a combination of these factors together. Whenever i see an obese child they have a similar structure to their parents and i see who's footsteps they are following in. Society doesn't control ones eating habit and we can't constantly blame it on our money scarcity we have the right to change our situation. For example , A family that isn't wealthy don't have to eat 100% clean they just need to get active and incorporate a balanced diet into their lifestyle. Child obesity can lead to adult obesity and we need to put a stop to unhealthy eating in our community maybe if we start donating to less wealthy communities and start a change from within first, we don't know if it will work but it doesnt hurt to try.

S.Johnson 7th/8th

10/20/2018 11:09:48 am

Everyone takes criticism differently. So as a society we should approach the growing situation in different ways to appeal to teens about their health. Although you can not blame society fully for childhood obesity it can somehow play a role in it. Habit starts when we are young and as we grow up it gets harder and harder to break. Of course no one should be yelled at for their size but points need to be made. As a society we should start helping one another to be cognizant of the dangers we put ourselves in.

K. Allen 8th pd

10/20/2018 11:31:43 am

I agree with your statement because yelling and telling someone that they are fat will not solve the problem.

T.Jones 2nd

10/20/2018 11:18:09 am

Getting involved in actives is a common way we can make a difference in childhood & teen obesity. It is true that many kids would rather sit on electronic devices instead of getting out of the house being active. I think parents play a role in causing obesity by allowing such laziness. They allow the kids to be home all day, and they are very well aware of what food they buy in the house hold. Society can be more involved in eliminating obesity by starting new organizations for every group of people. Even those who love to draw can get in a group where the leader promotes positive eating & exercises.

N. Medina 6th

10/20/2018 11:23:30 am

There isn’t a guarantee that society can help every child or teenager become healthier but there is a couple things we can do to improve it. Instead of advertising junk foods at every popular event we should replace them with healthier options that taste good to make others want it instead. When most people think of snacks they automatically think of chips and candy but we should try to change the way how society quickly thinks this. Fast food chains also play a big role in the way people eat because our generation is lazy and would rather eat out than make home cooked meals. Also the way a child or teenager lives at home effects their health like if they spend all their time inside without doing any type of physical activity. Healthier company’s can make bigger and better advertisements for their products to encourage them to eat it. Schools can change the food they give to something more appetizing and healthier.

T.Tate 8th

10/20/2018 11:24:39 am

We as a society can make sure children and teens are not becoming obese by making sure everyone is active .Parents need to start respecting their child's appetite by stop making the children finish everything on their plate, or finish the entire bottle.Eat with a healthy diet, fewer colonies , don’t go out to eat as much.Make sure we are getting enough fiber . Parent need to buy more healthier snacks .

K. Allen 8th pd

10/20/2018 11:30:04 am

Changing obesity in America starts with society and how society few eating. Society and social media encourages “eating” social media tells you to eat when you’re “stressed” so why judge a child when they become obese? Fast food and unhealthy eating is promoted instead of put down. You hear more about fatting food then you hear about excersing or getting a gym membership. Children do not get to choose what they eat, parents pick and choose the food for their kids so of course feeding them fast food will fatten them up you never hear about parents encouraging their child to excersie or eat healthy. So we should start encouraging excersing and healthy eating because obese kids can lead to obese adults.

B. Haynes 8th

10/20/2018 11:33:26 am

It’s hard to ignore the flurry of fast food places that surround us, but rather than shaming a child because of their weight, teach them the value in eating healthier foods. The reason I mention “fast food” is because of advertising, which could be a prominent role in childhood and teen obesity—it’s what’s offered to them. While parents can only influence their child so much, they could build a foundation of healthy eating for the child. They would practice what they see and what’s encouraged of them of do, especially a child. It’s also important to educate others on the obesity, since the issue will never fully go away. People should be able to have a deeper understanding rather than the same preconceived notion of obesity, which could to a more open minded space.

R.Hannon 6th pd

10/20/2018 11:43:29 am

The society should motivate all teens international through more commercials of fun workouts and even make it more entertaining by putting what kids love which is games or throw in a special giveaway with other prizes. Also, society should put less of food commercials on t.v because that is just reeling in the kids even more. Next, for any brand or food company to not put as much fats or even sugar within so many foods people love. It will make a difference. If people start their and be smart enough to just add flavor to whatever the foods they love. Society can change obesity tremendously of the economy and government wasn’t so money hungry.

S. Lara 2nd Period

10/20/2018 11:45:36 am

I don’t think society can get rid of child obesity completely but if we want to change it parents should pay more attention to what they are buying their kids to eat and their physical health as well. Kids shouldn’t eat fast food everyday even if it is less expensive and easier to get. Parents should watch their kids food intake in addition they should encourage them to pay attention to their physical health by putting their phones down and exercising. Society also needs to stop creating such unreasonable standards for kids stressing them out creating bad eating habits.

J.McCarter 2nd pd

10/20/2018 11:46:29 am

We should look at what influences the children and teens who have fell victim to obesity. What makes them eat the way they do. Most kids get there eating habits from their parents , the lack of discipline for healthy eating habits has given children the okay to eat how they please and not consider the health hazards and consequences that follow. So first we must make the effects of eating correctly known to parents through possibly commercials or magazines . We could also use well known stars to contribute to the awarness of obesity and easy simple ways to avoid it. We could incorporate it in video games and apps to alsrt those who find interest in technology. Hold rallies and fun events for younger children. All these things could he made useful to the awarness of obesity. The issue would get heard and hopefully solved.

D.Molo 8th

10/20/2018 11:48:10 am

Corpulence is an issue that torment a dominant part of kids in America. There are numerous ways we could help end weight. One being promoting veggies and natural products as much as we publicize lousy nourishment. Another way is have candy machines with more beneficial alternatives. Additionally getting junk food spots to have more advantageous choices. What's more, having efforts to bring issues to light.

J. James 6th Period

10/20/2018 11:50:49 am

Society shames obesity. People make it seem like this really disgusting thing when its not. Instead of trying to set beauty standards no one can reach , society needs to put out positive body images. We need to promote better eating habits rather than all of the fast food commercials. Obesity is something that can be a non factor if we give the people the tools to be great. Instead of tearing people down about their weight we should be lifting them up and encouraging them to make change.

N.Brown8th

10/20/2018 11:53:40 am

I believe there’s not much of a way to prevent child and teen obesity because of advertisements. Advertisements such as McDonald’s are always showing new foods and combinations people want to buy and try . With Ads being up and teens wanting to try it , it then starts to create a train reaction. When a child or teen sees another food place with new food they ask , “ Mom/Dad Can I Get Some ....” some parents don’t say no to their children. So the child/teen keeps eating and soon doesn’t see how much they have been then boom they are big and fat . We tend to seek for acceptance with in food from our family’s . Food is also a relaxing place for people . We can’t really prevent obesity we can only just balance ourselves in an orderly manner.

S. Sanders - 1st Period

12/8/2018 01:01:58 pm

We can learn to eat healthier food choices from infant along with proper portion size even with baby formula to infant cereals. As teens, we can influence one another to eat healthy snacks by eating them ourselves to show others they’re good. Healthier foods should be advertised because they’re offered we just need to learn and know that the bad or more unhealthier choices taste better. When I see kids who are overweight I immediately think about how he/she feels including feeling that they probably don’t want to exercise or play sports. Since my Aunt is a nurse and talks about being overweight to my Granny, I actually gets to hear how being overweight or having obesity causes so many other ailments for a grown up so it would be just as worse for a young person or teen. A teen who has obesity has to deal with peer pressure, etc. I feel like one with obesity should be exercising and drinking lots of water, not eating so much. As a society, we can make a difference in childhood and teen obesity by offering healthier choices in schools and placing discounts or incentives on healthier choices since it more expensive. Also, by having free gym resources offering rewards to promote healthy people/ living.

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