Problems.

Problems. They're everywhere. Locally, nationally, and globally--everywhere we look, there are issues that need solved. Our forth and final essay topic is to come up with a solution to a problem. The trickiest part of this assignment, for me, is to come up with a problem that I'd like to research. My group and I brainstormed tonight, and here are a few of the topics that we came up with: coral reefs dying around the world, poverty, child labor, childhood obesity, abortions, and national health care. The problem that interests me most is childhood obesity. This is becoming an enormous--and serious--issue in the United States, and needs to be addressed. There are multiple solutions for the problem, though a little of each solution is the key to overcoming the problem in the quickest and most effective way. First, parental influence plays a huge role in the children's eating and exercising habits. Children look to their parents as role models, and the parents must be exactly that. Educating children on healthy lifestyle choices is important in keeping the children motivated and leading active, healthy lives. Another essential factor is promoting health and physical activity in the schools. Some public schools have cut physical education out of their programs altogether; and in the meantime continue serving their fried, grease-soaked lunchtime favorites. This is not acceptable. Physical education programs should be one of the most important courses in the curriculum, and students should be excited and motivated to be active. Lunches should be healthy, yet appitizing, and students should have a variety of options to choose from. These solutions, as well as integrating more activity into video games, providing opportunities for more children to get involved in community activities and sports, and having more healthy fast food options, are all feasible. A combination of all solutions would be most beneficial in moving the youth of our nation toward better overall well-being and fitness.