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Both of these campaigns seek to reduce obesity in the United States by educating and encouraging their target groups. Each one identifies overeating and lack of exercise as the primary reasons for this epidemic. However, neither raises the question about the influence of other contributing factors namely, hormonal imbalances as a result of additives to food other causes. Without this type of acknowledgement, successfully reducing obesity rates as a whole in the United States will be nearly impossible. That is, in order to correct a problem, it is first necessary to address the source. If overeating and lack of exercise were the only culprits then eating less and exercising would resolve the problem. If, however, there are other elements involved that are not addressed, then efforts to reduce or eliminate the epidemic will be futile.
The best way to determine which metabolic or hormonal imbalances may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts and how to correct them, is to see a medical professional who specializes in obesity. In the meantime, there are a few simple things you can be aware of, and possibly correct on your own:
- Acidity
- Malnutrition
- Candida
- Hot Flashes
- Inflammation
- Hypothyroidism
- Lack of Sleep
References
Campaign to End Obesity. Retrieved From: http://www.letsmove.gov/learn-
Let’s Move. Retrieved From: http://www.letsmove.gov/learn-
Stanford, F.C. (June, 2013). On Treating Obesity, The Disease. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/24/opinion/on-
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Today, children are more likely to eat outside the home. Fast and convenience foods loaded with trans fats, preservatives and flavor enhancers; are cheap, quick, and readily available. Portion sizes have greatly increased, while physical activity has greatly decreased. Children most often get rides to and from school. Physical Education classes no longer exist in many schools. Many after school programs that include sports activity no longer exist in school budgets. Instead, children spend many more hours watching television and playing video games.
In fact, “we are now eating 31 percent more calories than we were forty years ago–including 56 percent more fats and oils and 14 percent more sugars and sweeteners. The average American now eats fifteen more pounds of sugar a year than in 1970.” This campaign implies that it still has faith that people can make the necessary lifestyle changes without government intervention. It states “we already have the tools we need…We just need the will.”
Although statistics show that two-
The goal of Let’s Move is to resolve the childhood obesity epidemic within one generation. The success of this campaign hinges on whether or not children born today will make healthier choices and therefore live healthy lives. The belief is that by teaching children healthy habits early in life, this goal can more easily reached. Additionally, arming parents with the most useful and updated information will assist in support of healthy choices. Further assistance takes place by putting better, healthier foods in school, as well as keeping them physically active while they are there.
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