It should be the role of schools to educate children on obesity

1. % % %
1 IN 4
of children do
not eat sufficient
fruit
%
of children do
not meet
physical activity
guidelines
CONTRIBUTIONS
%
PREVENTION
65 74
IT SHOULD BE THE ROLE
OF SCHOOLS TO
EDUCATE CHILDREN
ON OBESITY
Children are
overweight or
obese
Obesity
increases the
risk of serious
health problems
Lack of
education on
obesity
prevention
School
canteens
offering
sugary foods
Lack of
physical
education
Minimal fruit
availabilities and
consumption in
schools
Reduce
offerings of
unhealthy,
processed foods
in canteens
Include physical
activities
everyday during
the school day
Provide health
education from
a young age
Increase
offerings of
fresh fruits and
vegetables in
canteens
All data retrieved from:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2018). Australia's health 2018. Canberra: AIHW Retrieved
from https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/health-welfare-overview/australias-health/overview