Not sure if you have seen all the news surrounding McDonald’s and childhood obesity, but there is a new ordinance in San Fransico saying that McDonald’s (and other restaurants for that matter) are unable to offer toys with their meals (a big loss for happy meals) as they want to remove any incentives that will encourage or support children eating unhealthy. The effort to fight childhood obesity is making international headlines.
Also mentioned on CNN this morning:
Based on a 2009 CDC Study of U.S. High School Students:
12% were obese
29% drank soda once a day
23% did less than 60 min of physical activity daily
(www.cdc.gov)
Lastly, Iowa enforced a new law “The healthy kids act” that means foods are “as healthy as possible” – meaning no more french fries in school kitchens, no deep friers are allowed in school kitchens, no white bread, no whole milk and no soda in vending machines. The schools are also required to conduct a “health education day,” where students will learn about ways to make healthier choices.
This is amazing! So begins a revolution.
If you haven’t heard about it yet, check out the 21-day family fitness challenge and initiate your own family’s change now.
About Dai
Growing up as an obese teenager, I learned firsthand what its like to be "un-healthy". It's not a place I enjoyed being and experiencing all the stigmas that come with being obese was traumatic. At age 15 I made a decision to change my lifestyle. And for 18 years, I haven't looked back. Fitness is, and always will be, a large part of my life. My passion is to engage as many people as possible in living healthy, more active lifestyles. With increasing obesity rates and a lack of focus and education on preventative medicine, our country is facing a health pandemic. The solution starts with parents modeling a healthy active lifestyle for children to follow. We all need to be inspired and held accountable to our fitness goals. My commitment is to provide inspiration, education, equipment and training – specifically supporting families – so that childhood obesity is no longer an issue in our country.
As Chief Operating Officer and partner of Fitness Town Inc, I oversee the daily operations of 8 retail stores and 2 commercial divisions. Raised in Bowmanville, Ontario, I now live with my 2 children and loving wife, Christie, in Vancouver, B.C. With my spare time, I'm an active member of the Whiterock Early Edition Toastmasters organization and 2 other clubs, and when not honing my public speaking skills, I live out my passion for writing and sharing best health and fitness practices as the editor of the Fitness Town Health & Wellness Blog and The Moose is Loose.
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