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Old 05-03-06, 12:08 AM   #3 (permalink)
William Wallace
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8/1/07
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Re: New report to examine progress in childhood obesity prevention

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Originally Posted by jacqueline
Unless we change our everyday lifestyle, and I don't mean just adding exercise 3-5 times a week, we will not be able to reverse the trend of childhood/adult obesity. Years ago, everyone walked and took steps whenever possible. Now we park as close as possible and take the elevator. Unless we start including physical activity in every aspect of our life, we will continue to be on the way to an obese and unfit society.
I think it's a combination of poor eating on their own, lack of exercise, less time parents have to cook healthy for their kids, and more intriguing toys indoors including video games and the internet. Regardless, I hold parents responsible for the majority of this.
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