HEALTH OF KIDS
When examining the statistics surrounding childhood obesity, there are some things that come to mind immediately. Many people think that being overweight or muscular is a sign of strength, grace, and beauty. Unfortunately, this isn’t true at all. You can be obese and skinny on your own but everyone else looks out for you no matter what. Most times a woman’s size is measured in pounds. Men and women are often considered to be of a relatively similar size according to society and that same idea is used to measure other aspects such as muscularity. Even though this isn’t true, this concept is still heavily promoted in media as women become thinner and bigger over time. Also, many people assume that having a small waist and being taller is either good luck or has something to do with happiness. But for anyone that knows how to properly care for their own body, these things have absolutely nothing to do with each other. Being overweight is a result of being lazy. Almost every adult knows that physical activity does wonders for your body. If kids aren’t going to get the proper amount of movement, then they will develop a fear of moving their bodies. Whether it is weight loss or body image related, kids aren’t likely to develop these behaviors from anything other than laziness. One day soon, the next generation will have to fight this demon, and eventually, it will leave our children feeling completely useless by the time they reach adulthood. That is why we need to do everything we can to prevent this problem from turning out the way it is already doing. The best thing we can do is increase awareness about not only our own responsibilities but those of others across the board. Educate yourself about calories and the nutrient content that surrounds food to understand what needs of those children differ from yours. Do not forget that there are plenty of reasons why students dislike school either. Students are just as guilty as adults when it comes to being overweight as long as they don’t have enough knowledge to recognize it on their own. Parents need to learn how to deal with situations like this and learn these tricks themselves so we can avoid being a burden to our children.
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