Welcome to Cedar Valley Go 5210!
The incidence of childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate both nationally and locally. During the 2007-2008 school year 43% of students in the Waterloo Community Schools were overweight or obese. This has risen significantly from 2002 when only 34% were found to be in this category. More Info »
- The impact of this childhood epidemic is significant and may have lifelong health and economic implications.
- Type 2 Diabetes among children has been increasing at a rate that parallels the increase in childhood obesity rates.
- High blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels are all on the rise in obese children.
- The incidence of sleep apnea with associated bedwetting, poor school performance, and fatigue are also more apt to occur in obese children.
One of the most damaging effects is the potential impact on the obese child’s self-esteem, increasing the likelihood of him or her becoming an obese adult (medicinenet.com, 2008. Accessed November 3, 2008 at www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=78863)
The Cedar Valley has preventive work to do for its children. By reaching out and educating kids, parents, grandparents and the “whole village” and by promoting the practice of Go 5210!, the Cedar Valley community can team together for fit families.