As many of my regular viewers to this web blog know, there are many factors contributing to childhood obesity. I post daily here about it, whether news print articles, opinions, feedback, or just personal opinion.
Recently, I wrote an article for Yahoo! (click here) about childhood obesity. I started searching for sources for this article, and received over 100 responses to the question, ?What do you think caused the rise in childhood obesity?? Responses came from professional and Olympic athletes, fitness experts, health experts, nutritionist, and parents.
I was unable to use everyone?s feedback, but thought it would be great to post some of their responses on my blog in a new web series, ?What Causes Childhood Obesity.? I hope that you enjoy the opinions here from various individuals. Please remember, my including their posts does not necessarily mean I agree or endorse their opinion, rather, a place to share other people?s thoughts.
Opinion: Darell Hammond
While there are many reasons why childhood obesity is on the rise, we must recognize that today?s children have less time and fewer opportunities to play than any previous generation. Kids today spend on average 7.5 hours in front of a screen ? TV, computer, video game, etc. That?s time that used to be spent playing tag, hide and seek or just running around with friends in open fields. Today, only 1-in-5 kids live within walking distance of a park or playground. Kids who do have access to a place to play are 29% less likely to be obese than kids who don?t. At KaBOOM! our vision is a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. Play helps kids develop gross motor skills and stay physically fit. Play also helps kids form relationships, perform better in school, and it?s just plain fun.
Darell Hammond, CEO and Founder of Kaboom
Source: http://www.lensaunders.com/wp/?p=3312
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