Mississippi is in the midst of an obesity epidemic. The epidemic is affecting our youth is drastic ways.
16% of Mississippi's youth were obese
8% of Mississippi's youth didn't eat fruit or drink 100% fruit juice on a regular basis
9% of Mississippi's youth didn't eat vegetables on a regular basis
20% of Mississippi's youth drank soda 3 or more times per day
18% of Mississippi's youth didn't participate in at least of 60 minutes of physical activity a day
53% of Mississippi's youth didn't participate in PE classes even while at school
43% of Mississippi's youth watched television 3 or more hours per day on an average school day
29% of Mississippi's youth used computers 3 or more hours per day on an average school day
Some quick remedies to the obesity problem are----
Eat fresh fruit and veggies on a regular basis
Limit processed foods, sugary foods, and fast foods
Increase the intake of water and 100% unsweetened fruit juice
Limit sodas
Increase exercise --- make you kids go out side and walk the dog, kick a ball around, ride a bike, play frisbee, something/anything.
Limit computer and tv time to one hour a day, esp on school days
Teach your kids that refined sugar is NOT their friend...
Take an active interest in your child's health and well being.
Set the example by avoiding bad for you foods, habits (like smoking, drinking, and drug use), and drinks.
Also exercise get yourself in shape and take your kids along for the fun.
We need to end the cycle of obesity in Mississippi. And we need to start today with the next generation ie our children
Did you know that obesity leads to diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer ---
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