Fictitious Letter to an editor - Assignment Example

Fictitious Letter to the Editor (Insert 1915 S Floral Ave, Bartow, FL 33830, United s The Editor, Today & Tonight Magazine, 39 3rd St SW Suite 201,Winter Haven, FL 33881.REF: TACKLING OBESITY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDRENChildhood obesity is a condition that has been in existence over a long time. The body accumulates fat leading to a negative outcome to a childs health and well being. I believe that the existing methods of determining body fat are difficult and unreliable. Obesity diagnosis is based on assessment of the body mass index and most nations have rising cases of obesity in schools.

The illness has adverse effects on health leading to serious concerns among the public.In the society, obese children show symptoms of emotional and psychological insufficiency. According to my observation, childhood obesity leads to severe conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and sleep problems. Other disorders include menarche or early puberty, liver disease, anorexia and bulimia eating disorders, high blood pressure, skin infections and respiratory problems.I believe that schools have a critical role in the prevention of childhood obesity.

School programs can provide safe and supportive environment through practices and policies promoting healthy behaviors. Parents can prevent obesity in their children through changing the diet of the family and implementing exercise schedules. Children learn best through example and parents can take the opportunity to promote healthy lifestyles.Parents and care givers facing obesity challenges with their children can get help from several local resource information centers. One of them is Elders in Action on SW Washington Street and the Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services Department on Southwest 6th Avenue.

The resource centers are equipped with modern equipment and experienced nutrition professionals to offer appropriate guidance.Yours Faithfully,(Insert Name)