Are Schools to Blame for Childhood Obesity?
Childhood obesity is on the rise. Though there have always been a high number of overweight children, it is obvious that there is more of a problem as each year goes by. This high rise in the rate of childhood obesity has parents looking for causes and cures. There are a couple of obvious suspects. Parents often start with blaming the fast food industry. Fast food restaurants, such as McDonald’s and Burger King, serve foods that are high in fat.