| Childhood Obesity - what is possible?
Hi. My name is Leigh Parker. I come from New Zealand, so I'm a kiwi (which is a bird - not a fruit!).
I am interested in helping with the fight against Childhood Obesity.
Since arriving in America 6 months ago I have become increasingly aware of the obesity epidemic in adults and kids. The epidemic is evident back home, what I have noticed in America seems to be just a couple years ahead of where we are at. I care about this, a lot. I want to do something about it.
I am a designer, formally a graphic designer. Graphic designers are responsible for much of the mess we are in. Graphic designers are very talented at creating advertising and packaging material that encourages folk who don't have the money to buy things that are not good for them and that they don't really need. Hence the 'formally' bit. As a designer I want to use my skills for good not evil.
I have read through countless websites and reports. I know the causes, the treatments, in fact nearly all there is to know on Childhood Obesity. I feel like I am missing something. What I want to know is...
What is possible?
Looking forward to starting the conversation with a few members.
Cheers,
Leigh |