Americans, we are ac country that works fast paced we want everything fast even our food. It has become a social norm within Americans to eat fast food at least 3 times a day within families.
We are now in 2011 a much different time than when other generations were growing up. Children now are the "technology generation" which means a lot of children are now socializing online with friends vs playing a game of basketball outdoors. iPods, mp3 players, laptops, iPads, and video games are now what we see children focusing their attention to. Most of these past time activities require children to sit and movement in only focused on the tip of their fingers. The CDC reveals that, children 8-18 years old spend on average 7.5 hours a day using entertainment media. On top of that children within this age range are in grade school which spend most of their day sitting in the classroom. This all takes away from physical activity.
It has become a challenge for children and their parents to make healthier choices because of their surroundings. According to the CDC, here is a list of reasons why it has become a difficult task for so many families in America.
- Healthy choices at children's schools are offered and advertised to children and parents, but the unhealthy choices are still available to children. It all comes down to deciding on what to buy, for example, water or a sugary drink.
- Limit on healthy affordable choices
- Increasing in portion sizes
- Television and Media
For more information about childhood obesity visit their amazing site: http://www.cdc.giv/obesity/childhood/problem.html
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