Chapter
The Impact of Underfunded Schools on Obesity
27:34 - 35:31 (07:57)
Lack of funding in schools can result in contracts with fast food providers and vending machines, contributing to obesity among students.
Clips
The American Obesity Association in the 90s and early 2000s were not bringing anything new to the table in terms of tackling obesity, instead, they continued the same old practices of promoting fruits and vegetables.
27:34 - 30:39 (03:04)
Summary
The American Obesity Association in the 90s and early 2000s were not bringing anything new to the table in terms of tackling obesity, instead, they continued the same old practices of promoting fruits and vegetables.
ChapterThe Impact of Underfunded Schools on Obesity
EpisodeThe Obesity Epidemic
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The prevalence of obesity is often overblown, with many assumptions and stereotypes being spread about the condition and its consequences.
30:39 - 32:14 (01:34)
Summary
The prevalence of obesity is often overblown, with many assumptions and stereotypes being spread about the condition and its consequences. It is also not accurate to predict the future health outcomes of a five-year-old based solely on their weight.
ChapterThe Impact of Underfunded Schools on Obesity
EpisodeThe Obesity Epidemic
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The issue of obesity is often linked with underfunded schools as they sign vending machine contracts and fast-food partnerships.
32:14 - 33:55 (01:41)
Summary
The issue of obesity is often linked with underfunded schools as they sign vending machine contracts and fast-food partnerships. It is viewed as a threat from within society which can have severe consequences in the future.
ChapterThe Impact of Underfunded Schools on Obesity
EpisodeThe Obesity Epidemic
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Childhood obesity was stated to be as threatening to us as the terrorist threat we face today in 2004, despite children's eating decisions being a result of their parents and schools.
33:55 - 35:31 (01:36)
Summary
Childhood obesity was stated to be as threatening to us as the terrorist threat we face today in 2004, despite children's eating decisions being a result of their parents and schools. This debate comes after the enforcement of the No Child Left Behind test-based funding approach to schools.