I am surprised to find that although a UK conference is being held in Belfast in November 2010 on this very subject few people have registered, if you wish to find out more or register to attend the conference please go to the Queens University Website or goggle childhood obesity conference 2010
In my opinion, the amount of fat kids in the USA is a real poor reflection on this society in general. Parents feed their kids crap, kids live off junk food, soda, chips and all the other crap. I see parents feeding their kids soda and donuts for breakfast....well I guess it is ok because it is low in fat, sugar is good. When I was a kid there was one fat kid in school, that kid by todays standards would not even be fat. I think that lack of discipline is out of control in this country...YUCK.
(continued from prior post) I suggest that we include, in our academic standards for promoting a student to the next grade, and as a standard for graduation from middle/high school, weight standards. Hence, just as we use grades and standardized testing (in some states) to determine whether a child moves on from the 6th grade to 7th grade, so we need to start incorporating weight standards as part of the criteria as well. That means if Johnny is 50 lbs overweight, he doesn't pass or graduate.
The obesity epidemic among children is so out of hand, that I would say of all issues that threaten the future of this nation, the rapidly growing obesity problem of our youth will be the one culprit that, more than any other problem, will likely break this country in the future more so than terrorism, the deficit, global warming, or the machinations of foreign governments. The problem is so extreme, that I would propose a radical solution. (see in next post)
Im doing an oral on childhood obesity and this video has inspired me to start my presentation in this way. I was wondering if i could get a copy of the piano backing song because its so moving.
I am surprised to find that although a UK conference is being held in Belfast in November 2010 on this very subject few people have registered, if you wish to find out more or register to attend the conference please go to the Queens University Website or goggle childhood obesity conference 2010
jmhirvine 1 year ago
song?
xKingPola3ux 1 year ago
song pleasE?
xKingPola3ux 1 year ago
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In my opinion, the amount of fat kids in the USA is a real poor reflection on this society in general. Parents feed their kids crap, kids live off junk food, soda, chips and all the other crap. I see parents feeding their kids soda and donuts for breakfast....well I guess it is ok because it is low in fat, sugar is good. When I was a kid there was one fat kid in school, that kid by todays standards would not even be fat. I think that lack of discipline is out of control in this country...YUCK.
tickyul 1 year ago
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(continued from prior post) I suggest that we include, in our academic standards for promoting a student to the next grade, and as a standard for graduation from middle/high school, weight standards. Hence, just as we use grades and standardized testing (in some states) to determine whether a child moves on from the 6th grade to 7th grade, so we need to start incorporating weight standards as part of the criteria as well. That means if Johnny is 50 lbs overweight, he doesn't pass or graduate.
alphacause 2 years ago
The obesity epidemic among children is so out of hand, that I would say of all issues that threaten the future of this nation, the rapidly growing obesity problem of our youth will be the one culprit that, more than any other problem, will likely break this country in the future more so than terrorism, the deficit, global warming, or the machinations of foreign governments. The problem is so extreme, that I would propose a radical solution. (see in next post)
alphacause 2 years ago 3
*sigh* I pity the children that don't know what it's like to be fit...
TheTigerOne 3 years ago
Im doing an oral on childhood obesity and this video has inspired me to start my presentation in this way. I was wondering if i could get a copy of the piano backing song because its so moving.
skydancer488 3 years ago
This is great information. Thanks for sharing! You're providing a valuable service by teaching parents what they can do to improve their kids health.
my4kidsmama 4 years ago