This document discusses the growing childhood obesity epidemic and identifies factors contributing to it. It notes that childhood obesity has risen from 5% to 15% of children from 1980 to 2010, while exercise and vegetable consumption have decreased significantly. Children now spend on average 3 hours per day using media like TV and computers. Schools have also cut back on physical education requirements. The document calls on parents and schools to encourage at least 60 minutes per day of physical activity and to model healthy lifestyles to help combat obesity and its negative health impacts on children.