Stephanie Stewart United Way wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:29 PM:
" There is increasing evidence showing a link between child hunger and obesity. Families that can't afford much in the way of food often buy items that are cheap and easy. Kids are likely on their own to fix their own meals, thus easy is a necessity. A parent can give their child junk food and help them feel satisfied, even though it is unhealthy. The problem is quite complex, but feeding the hungry isn't. "
educate wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:19 PM:
" X Large Pizza, what you obviously fail to realize is; the obese children are probably not the children these programs are geared toward helping. However, I know overweight children that don't eat everyday!! If they do, the food is usually full of fat and sugar because this is usually all these families can afford. Obesity (most times)is a result not only of poor diet but also a lack of physical activity. Have you tried to purchase low fat, healthy food items? If so, you have likely noticed that a 'Healthy Choice' brand meal is 2-3 times more expensive than a 'Banquet' dinner. Families are faced with purchasing 54 cent pot pies from Save-A-Lot versus having water for another month. "
XLarge Pizza wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:20 AM:
" I thought we had a childhood obesity problem?? "
Saundra Jackson wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:05 AM:
" The issues of hunger in this area are strong, we also have a food pantry at Calvary Baptist Church that accepts donations. I can also see the need growing in this area in the future as plants start shuting down and area businesses shutting doors. "
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