Last week's papers confirmed that the UK has more obese women than any other European country, with Britain's men coming a close second only to men from Malta.
This surely has to raise alarm bells and make us all realise that if we are to turn this epidemic around then responsibility and action must be taken in order to ensure we tackle the issue from the ground up and educate the next generation to a healthier, happier future.
There was much discussion at UKSEM (Europe's largest sports medicine conference) about the need for physical literacy exams at school level and, whilst I acknowledge the financial hurdles this poses, believe this should be a priority to establish going forward. If we can get kids moving better, enjoying movement and forming healthy exercise habits from a young age that will undoubtedly start to turn the tables on this wholly discouraging statistic.
2 comments:
Good point Charlotte, but I am disgusted by the lack of parental guidance on this matter, it cannot just be another burden on the education system. My 9 and 12 year old have good food education and sports opportunities at their school, but I teach them to cook, what protein, carbs, healthy fats etc. I also hike, swim and play games with them. Not doing this and letting your children become obese is tantamount to child abuse.
Yea afraid it is true, although not obese, however will continue to workout. Will spend time in Guildford soon.
Are vitamins and minerals vital to add to our diets?
Thanks Janet, wimbledon :)
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