Obesity in America

I have starred the webpages that I think you should examine first. By reviewing the information you will obtain a basic understanding of what obesity is , obesity statistics, and childhood obesity, its rise in America and how schools can help prevent this.

If you feel you need more information, please examine the other links. If that is not enough information and you would like to continue researching, I am available for help. Some of the information is difficult, and we can search together to find something you understand!!

REMEMBER TO DO A LITTLE EACH NIGHT!!! I HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

**What is obesity?**

An Interactive Map: Obesity since 1985

Perspectives on Obesity: Political Cartoons Examining the Obesity Trend in the US

How We Grew So Big

**F as in Fat Report 2009** (This may be above your reading level. If you have questions, I am available for help!)

**Child Obesity Expected to Soar Worldwide **

A Fat Tax is a Healthy Idea: One Man Proposal

Time Magazine Special: Overcoming Obesity in America

**The Fat Five**

**Obesity Rate Climbed in 31 States in the US**

Who’s to Blame for the U.S. Obesity Epidemic

Don’t Blame the Big Gulp for America’s Obesity

**Health Spending Soars for Obesity**

Obesity and Health Care Rises

Nearly 10 Percent of the Health Spending for Obesity

Understanding Childhood Obesity

Obesity Epidemic Astronomical

OBESITY & SCHOOL

Diet Experts Issue New Lunch Guidelines

**The Role of Schools in Preventing Childhood Obesity** (This is a lengthy pamplet. Read the headings in blue to give you and idea of what are in the paragraphs to follow.)

**School Meals Need to Get Healthier**

School Lunchtime: Juice is a fruit as Ketchup is a Vegetable