Question 1: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 1/3 (33.8%) of U.S. adults are obese. Visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html and read about the causes and consequences of obesity. Additionally, watch the "Obesity Epidemic" video at https://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/ObesityEpidemic/.
What did you learn from the website and video on obesity that surprised you? Explain.
Question 2: The obesity epidemic in children continues to rise. What is its current status? What can parents do to raise healthy children? What steps can schools take to promote good nutrition and physical activity?