Living a Healthy Lifestyle Breaking the cycle of obesity in young people is probably the most difficult health problem facing our nation today. Fifteen percent, or almost 9 million, of U.S. children are overweight, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I believe that the reason is that more and more young children and teenagers are lazy and are eating fast foods filled with fat. Physical activity has gone from running and …showed first 75 words of 288 total…

…showed last 75 words of 288 total…the effects of budget cuts in physical education classes and classes on healthy eating. Young leaders should also create community sports programs for all populations and campaigns that encourage healthy eating habits. Young leaders need to become involved with educating the young populations on better food choices. If we do not assist in the creation of a healthy society over 9 million young children are faced with health and medical problems that will plague our nation.