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**Class Healthy Habits Survey Results**

 * || ** Never **  ||  ** Seldom **  ||  ** Sometimes **  ||  ** Usually **  ||  ** Always **  ||
 * ** I generally eat a healthy, balanced diet based on the 5 food groups and the food group pyramid. ** || 5.6% (1)  ||  16.7% (3)  ||  ** 50.0% (9) **  ||  22.2% (4)  ||  5.6% (1)  ||
 * ** I try to limit the amount of ‘junk food’ I eat -- such as soda pop, candy and other french fries and other deep-fried foods, and other ‘junk foods’. ** || ** 35.3% (6) **  ||  17.6% (3)  ||  ** 35.3% (6) **  ||  11.8% (2)  ||  0.0% (0)  ||
 * ** I get the recommended amount of exercise and physical activity that I need, which least one hour per day, at least five times per week. ** || 5.6% (1)  ||  5.6% (1)  ||  33.3% (6)  ||  5.6% (1)  ||  ** 50.0% (9) **  ||
 * ** I have good hygiene habits – for example, I shower often, wash my hands with soap and water several times each day, and use deodorant. ** || 5.9% (1)  ||  0.0% (0)  ||  5.9% (1)  ||  0.0% (0)  ||  ** 88.2% (15) **  ||
 * ** I take good care of my teeth by brushing 2-3 times each day, flossing regularly, and seeing my dentist at least once per year. ** || 5.6% (1)  ||  0.0% (0)  ||  5.6% (1)  ||  11.1% (2)  ||  ** 77.8% (14) **  ||
 * ** I cover my mouth when I cough or sneeze. ** || 5.6% (1)  ||  0.0% (0)  ||  11.1% (2)  ||  16.7% (3)  ||  ** 66.7% (12) **  ||
 * ** I am generally happy and positive, and hopeful and optimistic ** || 0.0% (0)  ||  5.9% (1)  ||  11.8% (2)  ||  ** 41.2% (7) **  ||  ** 41.2% (7) **  ||
 * ** I have good social habits such as: I am friendly, have friends whom I see and hang out with often, and treat others as I wish to be treated. ** || 0.0% (0)  ||  5.6% (1)  ||  5.6% (1)  ||  ** 50.0% (9) **  ||  38.9% (7)  ||
 * ** I generally use good common sense when it comes to safety because I value life and good health – For example, when playing sports, I warm up first, follow the rules, use protective gear when required, and never play recklessly. ** || 5.6% (1)  ||  0.0% (0)  ||  ** 38.9% (7) **  ||  16.7% (3)  ||  ** 38.9% (7) **  ||
 * ** In Physical Education, I show a positive attitude by participating, following directions and safety rules, trying my best, showing respect, using kind words, and getting along with others. ** || 0.0% (0)  ||  5.6% (1)  ||  11.1% (2)  ||  ** 44.4% (8) **  ||  38.9% (7)  ||
 * ** I believe I will always, throughout my life, try to be active, fit and healthy, so that I can live a good, long life. ** || 0.0% (0)  ||  0.0% (0)  ||  5.9% (1)  ||  23.5% (4)  ||  ** 70.6% (12) **  ||

=Students Essays on Obesity=


 * Essay 1**

Childhood obesity is a huge problem in the world today. But the start of solving this problem starts at home. Parents need to encourage their children to eat healthy by buying them healthier foods and not eating at fast food restaurants as often. Parents should also try to get their kids outside more often for at least an hour a day.

Schools also play a large role in childhood obesity. There should be healthier choices of fruits and vegetables at lunch. There should be more programs showing the kids just how serious obesity is and how to stop it. Although parents and schools contribute to whether a child is obese or not, the only person that can really stop this, are the children themselves. They have to be the ones to make the choice to turn their lives around.

**Essay 2**

Childhood obesity can and must be solved. Eating to much or eating unhealthy are bad for the body. Also you must get the daily exercise recommended to stay healthy. In order to stay healthy, our children, schools, and parents must help each other. The children should choose healthy choices when eating. Even if you eat at a restaurant you could make a healthy choice by going to the fruit stand and choose fruits to go with your meal. Also kids should be playing outside. Wether it's sports or just playing you should always play outside for at least an hour a day.

Schools can also help the problem. Most schools have a Gym, but that does not mean that the class gets the recommended amount of exercise. Gym class should be extended and should be a year round course. Also after Elementary school, Outside sports or play is taken out of the picture. The students should at least have 10 minutes to have fun outside. The students work so hard and never have a break. It must be stopped.

The parents should also help. Many parents work hard every day and do not feel like cooking. They just go and buy fast food. This is very unhealthy. If the parents have made plans for the child to eat so he or her can choose something that tastes good and is nutritious, it will be better for the child all around.


 * Essay 3**

What I think should be done to solve childhood obesity is the parents need to start giving children fruits and vegetables at a young age. Instead of juice, give them water. This is a way to start them off when they become the age they start eating on there own time. Another thing that may help is physical exercise. Most kids do not get much of this. If a kid does not like playing or exercising then let them do something thats fun and healthy. One way is swimming. Did you know that swimming it the best way to burn fat? Well, this is a sure way kids can burn fat without knowing it! Another way would be ZUMBA! Now, most kids and teenagers love to dance weather its with friends, parties, or in studio. But its something thats liked all around the world and makers of ZUMBA have created this for children and adults. Its a group of dance moves taught by a man or woman. Mostly the moves are a form of Hip-Hop but there are some other kinds. You follow the teachers instructions and do the moves she is showing you. This is another great way for kids and adults to burn body fat and have fun while doing it! **Essay 4**

A growing problem today is child obesity. Schools need to have gym year round and make it longer. They need to serve us food that we can at least identify and have more choices. The healthy food that I would usually eat I wouldn't put on my plate when I go through the lunch line because it doesn't taste all that great here at school. Parents play a big role in child obesity. Where do you think there getting the food they eat? Parents need to make good healthy decisions rather than being lazy and getting fast food. They need to encourage and set goals for their children's health. Children need to participate in the activities at gym and exercise when they get home. Schools should offer after school sports and activities. And for those who aren't athletic but still want to exercise should be able to join a group after school and exercise and you don't need to try out. There are many solutions available to fix this problem. The question is weather we use them or not.