Not so Fast Colorado!

July 28, 2011 By 5 Comments

I submitted this to the Denver Post as a “Letter to the Editor”.

Recently, a study ranked Colorado as the least obese state with 19.8% of adults considered obese.

Don’t celebrate just yet.

Just 16 years ago a rate of 19.8% would have ranked Colorado as the worst or most obese state.  With Colorado’s childhood obesity rate at 14.2%, and growing there are 22 states with lower childhood obesity rates.

These disturbing trends leave no room for misdirection or inaction to promote awareness, prevention and education initiatives and programs.

Obesity is directly linked to Heart Disease, our nations #1 killer.  The financial impact on our health care system is overwhelming and unsustainable.

Preventative health care and education must be accessible and promoted to everyone.  Supporting physical education and healthier nutrition in our schools is essential as well as parental education.

Personal responsibility is the cornerstone to lifestyle change.  Coloradans deserve a healthier future.  Together, we can reverse the trend.  – Keith

 

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  • http://www.facebook.com/kbinkleysheart Kimberly Binkley

    I agree! We need healtier foods in schools and education but people fight that so hard because they don’t want govt involved in their food choices. I don’t understand it….just offer healthy choices for those that do want to eat healthy! Personal responsibility is the key, for sure! I get so frustrated by comments that are sometimes directed to me when I try and promote health and well being. some people it seems would rather die early. Very frustrating! I won’t give up trying though! so glad my daughter wants the healthy choices!

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