Ruth Marseille, a certified health coach and natural health professional, calls Sunday afternoon in Tampa, FL., for an introduction to courses for children in the national curriculum about the benefit of being healthy in the perspective of improving the fight against childhood obesity.
Ruth Marseille, a defender of organic food, urges local school officials to fight upstream and downstream against childhood obesity. “If more nutritional food is served at school, that could reduce the number of obese children,” Marseille said.
According to the 2008 Pediatric Nutrition Survey Surveillance System, 29.5% of low-income children aged 2-5 are overweight or obese in Florida. “A better school engagement can improve the battle against that disease, “said Marseille.
The most recent report shows that obesity affects 1 in 5 children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For Marseille, school participation and parents’ or guardians’ engagement are necessary to help in the prevention step. “Because the common cause of obesity is poor diet,” Marseille explained.
About how the community should embrace that battle, she replied, “Parents and guardians need to know that obesity is a serious disease associated with many health risks.” Meanwhile, simple activities like bike riding, running, and playing outside could prevent children from getting obese. A person becomes obese when the body fat is above normal. Children and teens are obese when reaching the range of 95th percentile or greater, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coach Ruth Marseille begs school officials, parents, or guardians to help children maintain a healthy weight by keeping them active and watching their weight.
“All physical activity can reduce calories from their intake; however, introducing children to healthier food is another necessary step,” Marseille said.
With the same aim, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have previously claimed that “The obesity epidemic has no single or simple solution. It’s a complex problem that requires a multifaceted approach. Policy makers; state and local organizations; business, school, and community leaders; childcare and healthcare professionals; and individuals must work together to create an environment that supports healthy lifestyles.”
Obesity has become a serious issue since the National Institutes of Health confirmed it as a disease in 1998. Following this move, the American Obesity Society also declared obesity as a disease in 2008.
And then the American Medical Association finally recognized obesity as a disease in June 2013. From this perspective, they agree to improve research that can lead to prevention and treatment.
Besides, Coach Marseille says, “I encourage physicians to talk with parents about the health risk caused by obesity.” They need to address at least the major health concerns regarding obesity with them.
Also, let the parent know how their children’s life will impact if they don’t incorporate some type of diet in their nutrition menu.
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