The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that sixty percent of U.S. children ages 6 to 11 - about one in six children they are victims of obesity-related diseases that threaten to shorten their life span. screw. That's more than nine million children. (Tartamella, Herscher and Woolstoon, 2004). These numbers are shocking and disturbing. Have we, as a community, encouraged the outbreak of the most destructive epidemic? Childhood overweight and obesity are a public concern because unhealthy weight is rapidly becoming the most prevalent nutritional problem in the K-12 school age group in the United States and around the world. Bringing education back to the home and increasing physical activity appears promising for preventing and improving health in school children. Teachers are in a role model position where they can educate, encourage healthy living and thus change the weight status of our youth. Discipline, focus and willingness to change are key elements in breaking the cycle of obesity. Ultimately, families are responsible for themselves and their children. We, as a society, have a tendency to blame the government for all kinds of problems; however, with all the best intentions, government is an institution and institutions are not families. Radley Balko, a policy analyst at the libertarian Cato Institute, argues that “obesity should never have been a public health problem. Instead of manipulating or intervening in the range of food options available to American consumers, our government should work to promote a sense of responsibility and ownership of our health and well-being” (Tartamella, Herscher, & Woolstoon, 2004). .Statistics suggest that xxxx. Obese children are at high risk of developing diseases. School policies can have a great impact on the development of overweight and obesity in children by eliminating high-calorie snacks, carbonated drinks and fast foods. Fresh and healthy food in adequate portions, physical activity and meal preparation, moments of family bonding, are important elements to prevent fasting. growing epidemic of obesity in children. It is also essential to educate our young people about healthy food choices and basic food preparation techniques. Children need the ability to walk to school, play on the playground, and take physical education and homeschooling lessons, in the interest of promoting health and thereby combating childhood obesity. Real changes start at home, so good parenting skills are the best solution to the problem.