It all started with Michelle Obama. Her “Let’s Move” campaign kicked off earlier this year with the hope of helping to stop childhood obesity. Now the effort is expanding to include some famous stars that many kids look up to.
Last Saturday was the “Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day” which announced its fitness campaign for kids. Some of the stars that came out and hope to be a positive influence in the importance of a fit lifestyle included: Jonas Brothers, Tony Hawk, Demi Lovato and former American Idol contestant David Archuleta.
In addition there other top sports figures like Roger Federer, Marcus Allen and the U.S. Open Wheelchair champion, Esther Vergeer.
This event highlighted the launch of a national campaign to educate children about nutrition and exercise. This national campaign will not only include sports figures but celebrity chefs as well.
There is no question that childhood obesity is on the rise. Children are becoming less active and quite honestly, I believe technology is to blame. Well, I should say that technology is the root of the problem but parents need to do their part to make sure that technology doesn’t overtake their children’s lives.
I see my own children having that pull to just sit in front of the television or computer screen. Thankfully this past summer most of my children were pretty active. They spent a lot of time walking or biking to and from friend’s houses. They spent time at the park. Now that school has started and their social life will begin to decrease, I have to do my part to make sure they don’t stop keeping active.
I appreciate all these campaigns to help children become healthier; however, it really does begin at home. Parents are the first example. If they aren’t active and all they eat is junk food, their children will follow suit.
If you are a parent you have no better reason to get started on a healthier path. You are the example to set for your children. Fighting obesity really must begin at home.
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