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could someone please send me a response to verify you can see my blog/intervies assignment. I published it, but want to ensure it is being seen and I added student URL's correctly. Thank you for your help.

Reva Arthur

     The two professionals I chose to interview had direct information on the my advocacy topic of Childhood Obesity. I chose a first grade teacher named Jessica and a Nutrition Aide named Cheryl. The both had so much to share through the interview from both a professional and personal prospective. I found that even though they both work in different capacities with children, many of their insights were the same.  What I also found to be interesting is that many of their thoughts were parallel to my own, during the interviews.  The insights I found regarding current advocacy efforts and needs in my area of interest within the field of early childhood is that both of he professionals felt children needed to get more exercise during and after school. I do agree, with the level of single parents today; it is often difficult for children to have access to outdoor play after school. The interviews really influenced my decision about the area of childhood obesity because most of their concerns were in direct correlation with what is taking place today that contributes to childhood obesity.  Cheryl pointed out that some of the issues are portion sizes and control, and choice selection. Working closely with the cafeteria manager, she pointed out that it is also important to prepare foods in a healthy manner for children. She stated to limit the salt, sugar and butter we add to foods and take a more natural and wholesome approach when seasoning foods.  The questions that I have for my colleagues related to my interest choice of childhood obesity applies to many people today; who are struggling with obese children. One question would be, what can we do as educators to help eliminate childhood obesity? Who should be held accountable for obese children? Should we hold our school systems and government accountable.  Cheryl made a point, that many programs have either limited or cut the physical education programs in schools. Jessica also pointed out the effects that childhood obesity plays in the classroom as it relates to diet and poor nutrition. She stated this all plays a negative effective on the children cognitively. They are either too hyper or lethargic due to poor diets.  I asked Jessica if there was one thing she could change today to help stop childhood obesity, and she state it would be to increase awareness on healthy choices and the benefits of feeding children healthy foods. She stated she would want an initiative that educated the entire family and the school systems. She added the results would improve it they all worked together collaboratively. In conclusion I found that we all shared a common concern for the issues and topics that faced childhood obesity, and that was as a community we need to take action.

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I did my first blog.