The Vicious Cycle of Childhood Obesity

I found this out on the web and thought it was a great illustration explaining how childhood obesity does not stop at adulthood. When we are children we are young and impressionable. We are learning at an incredible pace. Our parents are our biggest influence. The behaviors we learn as children are the behaviors we use to survive as adults; whether we learn to exercise to let off steam or to eat to fill up the void of loneliness, usually these behaviors are well in place before we are 25.
This image shows a brief overview of how a lack of exercise can lead to a child becoming obese. Playing too many video games and watching too much TV has many negative effects. It causes ADHD , learning problems and weight gain which then causes muscle loss.
As the child gains weight everything becomes more difficult. It is more difficult to run and walk. It is harder to breathe. The child is not healthy. This child turns into an unhealthy young adult, and then an unhealthy adult.
There are many very serious health risks associated with obesity: type 2 diabetes, hypertension, asthma, depression, anxiety and developmental and growth issues.
Where the circle begins is where the circle ceases to stop. What often happens is these obese adults have children and teach their children the same bad habits without even realizing it and the cycle continues.
Part of the vicious cycle is a lack of education on the be-half of those struggling with obesity. Education is the key to success. This is true in anything you do, you must have the proper knowledge and the proper skills to accomplish a specific goal.
Here at American Home Rescue we are dedicated to educating and providing for those children and families that need our help. We grant scholarships to those who do not have the funds or resources to provide their children with healthy lifestyle choices. With help from people like you and me we are able to grant these scholarships and give children an opportunity they may not have had.
And today if you donate $50.00 you will be rewarded with $300.00 worth of FREE gas. We reward you for helping those in need. We should all want to help one another!!
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Understanding Childhood Obesity

Being a mother started while I was pregnant. The moment that blue cross showed up on the pregnancy test confirming it was true everything changed. As the actuality of the it all settled in I knew I ultimately faced the challenge that all parents face: What are the best decisions for the well being of my child? Will I be able to follow through with them? Will I be a good enough parent for my baby?
In thinking about the welfare of my child I had to make decisions that always were to his benefit. I had to think of him every moment of every day. It was my responsibility that I provided an environment that was healthy, safe and secure. I made changes and sacrifices.
All changes were well worth it, I have a beautiful healthy baby boy. Controlling his eating habits now is easy. He doesn't eat anything unless we give it to him. However in years to come, I will not have all that control, and I will have to hope my son has the right knowledge to eat and exercise right so he may stay healthy.
Childhood obesity is an ever growing epidemic worldwide. A report done in 2004 reported 16% of children between the ages of 6 and 11 were overweight and 15% of children were at risk for becoming obese. This makes up over 9 million children in America. In the UK the Department of Health announced that 80% of the country's four to ten year olds were weighed and measured in 2006-and then in 2007 -there was an increase of 32 per cent on the previous year of the number of children with obesity. A new study from Australia says that 1 in 5 Australian pre-school children are fat.
The statistics can not and should not be ignored. Being healthy starts with the home. Children who are obese have a 70% greater chance of being obese when they are adults. That percentage increases to 80% if both the parents of the child are obese. For our world to be healthy they need the right education and resources.
The physical and emotional affects of childhood obesity are deadly serious. These children are not being given the chance to be care-free children. It is time to start to help fight for these children and their families. Everyone deserves to be healthy.
Here is how you can help with the fight against childhood obesity: visit the website below
www.AmericanHomeRescue.org/ At American Home Rescue it is our goal to help educate and provide for those who are suffering from childhood obesity. If you donate $50.00 to help those children who don't have any resources for a healthy life, you will receive $300.00 worth of FREE gas. That is $25.00 of FREE gas every month!!! So you help a child in need, and we help you with your gas.
It is a small price to pay to ultimately save a child's life. It is our responsibility as parents to provide for our children. It is our duty to ensure that they are healthy and safe. As a mom I feel it is my duty to not only help my children, but help all children. I hope you feel the same way.
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