Assignment:
Issues with Obesity in Children and Adults
Obesity in children and adolescents is continuing to rise. Schools, parents, and communities need to understand about healthy child and adolescent development.
Questions:
1.What are the effects of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity on the youth in America? How can it affect emotions?
2.What are three important facts health professionals need to communicate to schools and the community about healthy child and adolescent development. Provide specific explanations on why each of these facts is vital for people to know and understand.
3.What are three important facts that you can use to change your life on your family's or that you could use to help your friends or your community. Provide specific explanations on changes you or others can make based on each of these facts listed.
A good place to start is the Centers for Disease Control.