Luke's Fitness Blog: CULTURE OF OBESITY - GIRL SCOUTS

Reports from the Huffington Post and several other outlets indicate that the Girl Scouts have partnered with Nestle and will soon begin selling a Nestle Crunch Girl Scout bar. This agreement is a symptom of America' Culture of Obesity.

Childhood is the time when individuals form many of their lifelong health habits. One of the most important health habits is to understand that junk food, such as cookies and candy bars, are "treats" to be had during certain times and situations. Too often our society views these items as a structure that can be eaten regardless of the day or occasion. Individuals treating junk food as a structure is one the foundational issues which has resulted in America's obesity crisis.

The Girl Scouts go against their stated purpose by instilling upon children that junk food can be consumed in large quantities at any time. The Girl Scouts stated mission is to help young girls build confidence and character that helps make the world a better place. Increased sugar, when children in our country are already on "sugar overload" only makes children gain weight which destroys their confidence. Getting others to consume extra sugar is equally harmful to others and does not serve to make the world a better place. In short, the girl scouts are an organization should be helping instill healthy living habits in our youth and not teaching that it is "ok" to consume excess sugar.

Many supporters of the Girl Scouts will likely argue that cookies and candy bars serve an important fund raising purpose. There are, however, many other options for raising funds. Many other options would not run directly opposite of the Girl Scout's stated purpose. An organization dedicated to helping young girls should be teaching the steps to avoid obesity, rather than instilling the habits that lead to obesity.

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Source: http://www.lukes-fitness-blog.com/2012/03/culture-of-obesity-girl-scouts.html

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