Comments on: Childhood Obesity Rates Remaining Steady?

By: Neuro Muscular Distrophy

Neuro Muscular Distrophy — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:08:52 +0000

I agree with you that the plateau isn't bad news yet respectfully disagree that it isn't god news i think it is mildly good news

By: Irene Savoia

Irene Savoia — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:27:58 +0000

It is true that parents are the first teachers of their kids.The children are affected by their parents too.
To reduce the childhood obesity,parents play an important role.Set an example for your kids.

By: Insect Control

Insect Control — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:58:11 +0000

Half the problem now days is the parents, they dont seem to care what there child eats and dont think of the consequences in the long run.

By: Aaron | Woven

Aaron | Woven — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:22:10 +0000

I find it really surprising that a vast majority of parents have not recognized the issue. Child obesity is not only harmful to one's health, but also one's self-esteem.

By: Causes of Eczema

Causes of Eczema — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:13:21 +0000

It has statistically proved that child obesity increases day by day...Nowadays children sitting in front of the computer and they don't spend time for playing at all..This is the main reason why most of the child get obesity.Unbalanced diet is also another reason....

By: Brustvergroesserung

Brustvergroesserung — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:08:53 +0000

Since 2005 the Alliance has been working to create an on-air, online, and grassroots movement to reach millions of kids with “cool” messages about healthy living. Kids across the country have heard our message and to date over one million have made a commitment to dedicate themselves to a healthier lifestyle and to help their families, friends and communities make healthy changes...

By: Lisa P

Lisa P — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:37:14 +0000

Obesity is a serious public health problem. Childhood obesity is on the rise. One of the main causes of this childhood obesity is that poor eating habits. More kids prefers to eat junk foods, soft drinks and some of them love eating to the restaurant rather than eating a healthy meal in their house. This is very alarming issue to the health of our children. As early as now we have to teach our kids the importance of eating nutritious foods. Encouraging them to participate in physical activities such as playing soccer or basketball is a good exercising habit.

By: Evercleanse

Evercleanse — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:53:40 +0000

its very sad to see that 20% of kids are obese today

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:38:33 +0000

Jay Andrew Allen said:

The extra weight is going to change the way their bones grow and their organs develop - usually for the worse.

That is a very good point, and one that I hadn't thought of. Even if the child can develop a sense of eating healthy later in life, that could be a problem that will be difficult or impossible to fix.

By: Jay Andrew Allen

Jay Andrew Allen — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:45:33 +0000

Thanks for adding some sense to these numbers. I didn't see this story as any reason to celebrate, either. There's been no reversal. We're still saddling kids with health problems they may have for the rest of their lives. The extra weight is going to change the way their bones grow and their organs develop - usually for the worse.

So where's the good news, again?