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Childhood Obesity: The Holiday Grinch
Sensible solutions begin at home
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trend, today’s youth may be
As the daylight hours
the first generation in our
grow shorter and the
history to live sicker lives
holiday feasting season
and die younger than their
kicks-off, I want to take
parent’s generation.
a moment to remind
There are many complex
families of the importance of factors contributing to higher
healthy food options and daily
physical activity-especially for
our children.
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currently, 34 percent o f am -
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healthy food options in low-in­
come neighborhoods and a lack
of parks, sidewalks and other
safe, convenient places for chil-
dren to play - all contributing to
insufficient daily physical activ-
ity.
The U.S. Surgeon General
recommends that children en-
Policy and community leaders must
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also make the necessary investments
to provide Safe neighborhood
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retailers and grocery stores that offer
quality, affordable food.
can American children ages 2 to
10 are overweight or obese, com-
pared with 32 percent o f all chil-
dren those same ages. There
implications
are serious health implications
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heart disease, type 2 diabetes, overw eight and obesity rates gage in at least 60 minutes of
stroke, orthopedic problems and among children. These include moderate physical activity most
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safe neighborhood recreational
facilities and to attract retailers
and grocery stores that offer
quality, affordable food.
But sensible health care solu­
tions begin in the home. That’s
why the National Urban League
is providing parents and children
across the country the informa­
tion they need to make better
choices leading to healthier fami­
lies.
Through our affiliate network,
we are working to educate fami­
lies about healthy food options
and to en c o u ra g e b eh av io r
changes to prevent obesity and
diabetes. In 2009, we launched
the “I Am W oman” initiative, a
six week program designed by
Morehouse School of Medicine
that educates and em pow ers
women ages 18 and older to
serve as community health navi­
gators who help their neighbors
learn healthy eating and exer­
cise strategies in order to reach
their individual health goals.
Much of this all boils down to
good common sense - put down
the chips, turn off the Xbox, the
iPod and the smart phone and
move.
All parents want to see their
children lead happy, healthy, pro­
ductive lives free of obesity-
related health com plications.
Beating back the obesity epi­
demic is also important to our
nation’s future. With so many
challenges facing us — from
winning the war on terrorism to
expanding economic opportu­
nity — we must make sure the
next generation is fit to lead,
body, mind and soul. Empower­
ing our children to eat healthier
and exercise more will keep the
obesity Grinch away. That is
the best holiday gift of all.
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