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Sherman, Karen; Collins, Brian; Donnelly, Kay – Teaching Pre K-8, 2007
Today's generation of American children may be the first to have a lower life expectancy than their parents. Childhood obesity has increased 35% in the past 10 years. Carrying excess weight for years can lead to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and premature death. For the first time, there are…
Descriptors: Obesity, Heart Disorders, Hypertension, Diabetes