As a group we are in support of Senate Joint Resolution No. 85. As stated in the previous blog posting, childhood obesity in rising rapidly. In the last 30 years, obesity in young children has more than tripled. According the the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, obese children are at a a greater risk for Cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, diabetes, stroke, cancer, as well as social and psychological problems. Research has shown that promoting healthy lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and physical activity, have decreased the risk of childhood obesity and related diseases. While we are in support of the overall bill, there are not specific guidelines set in place on how the education and health promotion will be implemented in the school systems. If the bill is passed, there is no set plan on enforcing changes in the schools.
Political Action Plan:
- Contact key legislators and invite them to look at our blog
- Ask key legislators how they plan on implementing the bill in schools if it is passed
- Contact local school systems and inquire about current health education and physical activity programs
- Contact the National Association for School Nurses and invite them to view our blog
- Contact the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and NFL's Play 60 and invite them to view our blog and ask for support
- Each member of the group will contact our local legislators and ask them to view our blog
Key stakeholders:
- Young children in public schools
- Teachers, specifically physcial education and health teachers
- School adminstrators
- Parents of students
- School Nurses
Key Legislators:
- Senator J. Chapman Peterson
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Group 4 supports Senate Joint Resolution No. 85. We understand the importance of decreasing childhood obesity rates in the United States. It is important that you all have recognized that a plan must be implemented in order to succeed at lowering these rates. Developing a plan will be a huge project for the future but this is a good start in raising awareness on this important issue. We think a good start would be mandatory physical activity and healthier lunch choices in the cafeteria.
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