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= = =media type="youtube" key="vSnuvLUv35A?fs=1" height="385" width="480"= Works Cited: = = = = = = = = =Research Product #1 (Animoto/Video)= //Essential Question: What Is Childhood Obesity?// __Topic #1—Statistics__ -“there are almost three times as many obese kids ages 6-19 as there were 30 years ago” (//Outrun Obesity//) -“If your child was overweight between ages 10 and 15, he or she would have a 70 percent chance of still being obese at 25” (//Outrun Obesity//) -In terms of nutrition, many parents and families are unaware of how food is packaged and poorly portioned. For example, “just 2 tablespoons of peanut butter has a whopping 190 calories” (Blakely “Nutrition Tip: Portion Control is Key”) -“23 million children and adolescents are obese or overweight” (“Improving Child Nutrition Programs To Reduce Childhood Obesity”) -“roughly one in seven children who practiced all three of the behaviors [eating dinner as a family, regulation of sleep, and lowering the use of television] was obese, compared with one in four youngsters who practice none of them” (Klein, “How to Fight Childhood Obesity in 3 Steps)

__Topic #2—What causes or influences obesity in children?__ A. **Parents** and **Schools** are key players in weight issues with their children because they have all the authority over what their children eat and do every day. -Jimerson, author of Childhood Obesity, believes that if adults put more effort into paving a better road for the younger generation in terms of healthy nutrition and higher levels of physical activity, the risk of children becoming obese will decrease dramatically. -Although schools may offer healthy meals, they continue to provide unhealthy snacks in vending machines which can be purchased by any student if they choose. -Ken Yeager says, “’There’s too much television, not enough physical activity, the horrible lunches they serve in schools…but [banning toys in fast food restaurants] is one area where the county can take a position’” (Yeager in “Taking Away toys to Help Fight Obesity”) B. **Distractions** in a child’s life may affect their willingness to be active, as well as their sleep patterns. Therefore, things like watching television regularly or playing video games will influence kids to sit indoors rather than getting up and moving. -The major issue with television and computers for children struggling with weight is that it is time spent that could be used doing something more active -In the article “Taking Away Toys to Help Fight Obesity,” Daniel Weintraub speaks of a few California politicians who voted to rid of the selling of toys with unhealthy fast food meals. These politicians believe that these toys are a big attraction for younger kids to eat their food. - Watching TV sparks kids hunger for “snack foods” that contribute to weight gain along with the lack of physical activity. -William Dalton, who teaches psychology at East Tennessee State University, says that “children who eat dinner at the table with their family aren’t eating in front of the TV, a bad habit that often leads to less mindful eating and doesn’t teach children how to regulate their food intake” (Klein, “How to Fight Childhood Obesity in 3 Steps) C. **Proper nutrition** and eating the right things has a huge impact on children’s weights. When they eat better, they feel better, and by eating the right things at the right time, meals and hunger naturally becoming “regulated” -When children eat breakfast they will likely eat less later on in the day and have energy that will last them all day. -Eating at home proves much better than fast food meals, because meals cooked at home have a lot less fat and are overall better in their nutrition. -When children come home from school they grab whatever they see in the pantry or refrigerator without considering how much they are going to eat. By doing that, children may be eating double or triple the recommended amount for a snack. __Topic #3—Potential effects of childhood obesity__ -Major problems that can arise from being overweight as a child are asthma, liver problems, sleep issues, like sleep apnea, and depression. -Many factors can lead to children not getting accurate amounts of sleep, like parents working later or televisions in the rooms, but having a standard bedtime each night will help the body balance, and in turn, maintain weight better