Children in America face many issues such as hunger, malnutrition, obesity, bullying, and drug abuse. One in five children suffer from hunger in the US despite welfare programs, and child malnutrition can cause long-term health problems. Obesity is also a major problem, with 60% of children classified as obese leading to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses. Bullying takes both an emotional and physical toll on children causing depression, anxiety, and even suicide. Drug and alcohol use is also prevalent, with over a third of high school seniors reporting alcohol use and marijuana use increasing over time.

1. WHATS HAPPENING TO OUR CHILDREN?!
Hunger, malnutrition,
obesity, bullying, drug
abuse, health issues, and
so many other problems
effect our children today.
When will we finally take a
stand and change these
circumstances?
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2. 11/23/2015
Hunger in America?
Yes, its true. Even America that is so wealthy and successful has children that go hungry every day.
As a matter of fact, one in five children suffer hunger in America, and 1 in six people. Even families
with working parents have children coming to school hungry because their parents don’t cook or
cant afford anything. Many times parents are working, out of the house, or in some cases, doing
drugs. We have organizations that help these families like Welfare and food stamps, however the
problem still exists.
One of the scary things about hunger, is that it leaves marks on ones health. Child malnutrition can
cause seizures, bone disease, reproductive problems, depression, poor self-esteem and many
other problems.
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3. NEWS
Obesity
11/23/2015
Children are either under eating or over
eating. Who is there to blame?
In 2015, 60% of children are
classified as obese
-More than 9 million children
between the ages of 6 - 19 are
overweight or obese.
-obese children have more
chance of growing up to be
overweight adults.
One of the greatest health issues in
young children today is obesity. The
results are shocking; 1 in every 3
children are overweight or obese.
Children don’t eat balanced nutrition
meals 3 times a day anymore, most
of their food is eaten at school. At
home there is seldom fresh, hot,
cooked meals daily; but fatty snacks
and fast food.
The health problems linked to excess
weight are: heart disease, diabetes,
high blood sugar, asthma, depression,
and stroke. But it doesn’t stop there,
we also see overweight children
being direct targets of bullying and
mistreatment.

4. 3. Bullying
• Beat down self
esteem
• Cause emotional distress
• depression
• Anxiety
• Backaches
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Injuries that require medical
care
• Irritability
• Sleeping difficulties
• Stomachaches
• Suicidal attempts
• Suicide
4. Drug abuse
NEWS
Alcohol use in High Schools
• Nine percent of 8th
graders
• 23.5 percent of 10th
graders
• 37.4 percent of 12th
graders
Marijuana use throughout the years

5. Many Children Being prescribed medication
• ADHD
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6. • 7.5% of U.S. children taking medicine
for emotional or behavioral difficulties in
2011-2012
• 10,000 toddlers may be receiving
medicine like Ritalin.(ADHD)