The article today is simply titled "Childhood Obesity". It is an article from an actual parent of an obese child from the guide to Parenting of K-6 Children. The parent is Kimberly L. Keith. She talks about how she knew her child had always been chubby, but in the last year he gained 38 pounds from eating too much fast food, too many sweets, and too many hours in front of the TV. Along with the “too much’s”, the lack of exercise caught up with the girl and her body mass index indicated she was obese. Keith quickly took action by joining a local fitness center and taking exercise classes. They often go to see a nutritionist for a well-planned diet. She also includes that having a busy life should not be an excuse for putting family meals low on the list of priorities.
In my reaction to this article, I conclude that Keith was of a parent that even though she did not know the depth of the situation while it was going on, she was quick to take stand on how to control the obesity and get her child’s weight down. There are not many parents would go join a fitness club or get their child on specific food plans to better their child. It does seem like Keith takes the blame for her child’s obesity and more exercise is included in the families’ schedule.
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Childhood obesity is a big problem in the U.S. and more parents should be doing what this mother did. Even though the mother should not have let her child get to this point in the first place, her recognition of the problem and efforts made to help her child lose weight are good. Many parents do not even realize it's a problem and even more do not attempt to help their child.
Ieysha-
I think in America because everyone is in such a hurry all the time, they feel like they only have time to pick up fast food for their families. I understand why they feel like fast food is their only option, but more people need to make an effort to have healthier meals at home and when they are forced to eat fast food, they should go for the healthier options. This specific case that you read about is a good example, because this woman did not realize that her child had a problem for a while. I think this is very common. The great thing about this mom is that she took action to help her child, and this is what more parents need to start doing. In a way, parents can be blamed for their children's obesity problems.
what up ieysha!
I think the story of Keith would be good to interpret into your paper. It would appeal to pathos. It would show what eating too much fast food and sweets without any exercise will do to people.
I've noticed that some parents have a busy life and their solution to meals is going and picking something up from McDonalds or Wendys. However, it was good how Keith realized the problem and tried to fix it by going to a fitness club.
Child obesity is a huge problem these days in the U.S. Hopefully, people will become more aware of the problem and learn how to fix it, so they can be healthy.
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