The Center of Disease Control (2015) data states that “more than 1 in 3 adults are considered to be obese; and more than 1 in 6 children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be obese.” Obesity is a health epidemic that affects individuals, families, and communities (Sturm, 2005). Childhood obesity has been a serious dilemma throughout the nation. Obesity can be decreased by promoting health and wellness to the individual and public (Gruber & Haldeman, 2009). …show more content…
The goal is to lower the rate of childhood obesity and to educate people on prevention. The Center of Disease Control (2015) published a set of health guidelines that has been carried out in the school system. The guidelines give students the tools they can use to succeed in obesity prevention. Schools are modifying their lunch programs and incorporating importance on physical education. Studies have shown that these changes lowered the childhood obesity rate and have allowed children to eat more fruits and vegetables (Schwimmer, Burwinkle & Varni,