For my public controversy paper, I will be writing about the course of action in resolving childhood obesity in the United States. Currently, it is estimated that one in three children is either overweight or obese. In turn, this has become a public health issue. Although there is diversity in the course of action in resolving childhood obesity, two distinct sides emerge. One side advocates using stricter government regulations on food companies and advertisements to reduce the access of unhealthy foods to children. While the other side, focuses on initiating health programs to educate and inspire children to make better choices with their meals because they believe government regulation won't be effective in solving childhood obesity. In analyzing the positions, I believe a focus on health programs that directly affect children will be more effective on curbing childhood obesity.
Sources Include:
Klab, Claudia. "How to Tackle the Childhood Obesity Epidemic." The Daily Beast. 13 Mar. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2011.
Starr, Penny. "Childhood Obesity Report Calls For Government Regulations to Limit Access to ‘Unhealthy’ Restaurant Chains." CNSnews.com. 1 Sept. 2009. Web. 12 Nov. 2011.
Tobak, Steve. "Nanny State Won't Fix Child Obesity - CBS News." Breaking News Headlines: Business, Entertainment & World News - CBS News. 5 July 2011. Web. 12 Nov. 2011.
If your position is to implement educational programs, you'll have to think about how and where to implement them. You could also research programs that have already been implemented to get some evidence about their outcomes.
ReplyDeleteA rebuttal to your argument might point out that some children don't have options or access to healthier foods and lifestyles. How will you address this possible counterpoint?