Smith,+Gregory

The “Problem”
=== In this project students will create a guide and make recommendations that will help students make healthily decisions and reduce childhood obesity. The goal of this project is to help students develop a plan that will answer the critical question of “what must I do to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle”? Today kids spend more time in front of television, computer and video screens, which means their physical activity levels have declined. Obesity in kids is now epidemic in the United States. According to the United States Department of Health & Human Services, “one out of every eight deaths in America is caused by an illness directly related to overweight and obesity (2003). I want my students’ to recognize that physical activity offers a broad range of benefits, including the prevention of obesity, improved self confidence, and an overall sense of well-being. ===



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